United Kingdom, Nov. 6 -- Actress Pauline Collins has died aged 85.

Best known for her Oscar-nominated role in Shirley Valentine, the star's family said she passed away "peacefully" at her care home in London, surrounded by loved ones, after living with Parkinson's disease for several years.

In a statement released on Sunday, which came to light on Thursday (06.11.25) evening, her family said: "Pauline was so many things to so many people, playing a variety of roles in her life. A bright, sparky, witty presence on stage and screen. Her illustrious career saw her play politicians, mothers and queens.

"She will always be remembered as the iconic, strong-willed, vivacious and wise Shirley Valentine - a role that she made all her own. We w...