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Fay Lenore, Stage and TV Performer, Dies at 97 as Family Sets Feb. 6 Memorial

The actress, born Mary Leonora Faith Dodwell, built a six-decade career spanning pantomime leads, the Royal Variety stage, recurring television roles.

Overview

  • Her family confirmed she died on January 8 at Ythanvale Care Home in Ellon, Aberdeenshire, via a notice issued this week.
  • A celebration of her life billed as a final curtain call is scheduled for February 6, with family flowers only and donations invited for Friends of Ythanvale.
  • She began performing as a toddler, took principal pantomime roles alongside Rikki Fulton and Stanley Baxter, and appeared at the 1954 Royal Variety Show.
  • Her television work included regular roles in Crossroads in the 1960s and Take the High Road in the 1980s.
  • In retirement she appeared in community theatre in Peebles and is survived by her daughter Shona, her son Rob/Robb and her grandchildren.