New Delhi, Nov. 7 -- Veteran British actor Pauline Collins passed away in London. She was 85. Collins, who was Oscar-nominated for the film Shirley Valentine, battled Parkinson's disease for several years.

As per a report by the BBC, Collins died "peacefully" at her London care home, surrounded by her family.

Pauline Collins is best known for her iconic role as the angry housewife Shirley in Lewis Gilbert's Shirley Valentine. The film was based on the acclaimed stage play by Willy Russell.

While she missed Oscar despite a nomination, the role fetched her the Golden Globe Award for best actress. She also received a Bafta Award for her performance.

Born in Exmouth in 1940 and raised near Liverpool, Pauline Collins was trained as a teach...