Overview
- Scott Marshall Partners issued the statement confirming the date and place of death after some reports had cited Christmas Day.
- EastEnders paid tribute, praising Kelly’s warmth and her creation of the memorable character Nellie Ellis.
- A funeral service is scheduled for February 17 at St Peter’s Church in Scarborough, followed by a private burial.
- Kelly was best known for portraying Nellie Ellis across the 1990s, appearing in about 138 episodes of the BBC soap.
- Her four-decade screen career included roles in Coronation Street, Emmerdale, Grange Hill and The Bill, and she retired after The Royal in 2007; she is survived by her children, grandchildren and great‑grandchildren.