Glenda Jackson, the actress who won two Academy Awards and was a former British Labour politician, has “passed away peacefully” after a brief illness at the age of 87, according to her agent, as confirmed by PA.
Born in 1936 in Birkenhead, England, Jackson is one of the few actresses to achieve what is considered the Triple Crown of acting, having received two Academy Awards, three Emmy Awards, and one Tony Award. In recognition of her contributions to the arts, Queen Elizabeth II honored her with the title of Commander of the Order of the British Empire in 1978.
The highlight of Jackson’s career came in the 1970s when she won the Academy Award for Best Actress twice, for the films “Women in Love” (1970) and “A Touch of Class” (1973). Her work was also acclaimed in films such as “Sunday Bloody Sunday” (1971), “Mary, Queen of Scots” (1971), and “Hedda” (1975), among others.
Perhaps the role she is still remembered for is that of Queen Elizabeth I of England, as her portrayal of the character in the series “Elizabeth R” (1971) earned her two Emmy Awards in American television.
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