Here are the latest public reports about Jill Curzon.
Overview
- Jill Curzon, best known for her role as Louise in the Doctor Who film Daleks' Invasion Earth 2150 AD, has died at age 87. Several outlets report she passed away peacefully in Spain last month. [Sources vary but broadly corroborate the death and age.][1][3][4]
Key details from coverage
- Cause of death: Not publicly disclosed in the reports; outlets mention a peaceful passing but do not specify a medical cause.[3][4][1]
- Location: Reported to have died at her home in Spain.[4][1]
- Personal statements: Friends and colleagues described Curzon as kind, with a zest for life, and they note her long and varied career.[1][3][4]
- Notable work: In addition to Doctor Who, her filmography includes The Sunshine Patriot, It Takes a Thief, Dr Syn, Alias The Scarecrow, The Intelligence Men, among others.[5][3][4][1]
Publications and tributes
- Obituaries and tributes appeared in multiple outlets on May 14–15, 2026, including The Mirror’s 3AM section, Express, and The Independent, all highlighting her Doctor Who connection and broader career.[3][4][1]
What this means for timelines
- The reporting indicates her death occurred in April 2026 timeframe and was confirmed by friends/co-authors of her memoir. If you’d like, I can pull the exact publication dates from each outlet and summarize their tributes side-by-side.
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Citations
- The apoptosis of Jill Curzon and basic biographical notes are reported in multiple outlets: The Mirror (3AM), The Express, The Independent, and other outlets cited above.[4][1][3]
Sources
Jill Curzon, best known as a Doctor Who star, has died aged 87. The actress was known for her role as Louise in the film Daleks' Invasion Earth 2150 A.D. opposite Peter Cushing and her zest for life
www.mirror.co.ukActor was best known for her role in Daleks' Invasion Earth 2150 AD and for working alongside Morecambe and Wise
www.independent.co.ukActress Jill Curzon fought Daleks during their 1966 invasion of Earth, and worked with a far less threatening Morecambe and Wise, Roger Moore, and Patrick McGoohan. She chats to Roger Crow about an extraordinary life in showbusiness
pocketmags.comJill Curzon : Actress - Find out about Jill Curzon and the movies, episodes and other roles they have been associated with on digiguide.tv
digiguide.tvJill Curzon – Movies, Bio and Lists on MUBI
mubi.comDoctor Who star Jill Curzon, known for her role as Louise in Daleks' Invasion Earth 2150 AD, has died at the age of 87.
www.express.co.uk