EastEnders’ Anita Banks star Jane Whittenshaw dies as tributes pour in
18.08.2023 - 16:19
/ ok.co.uk
EastEnders star Jane Whittenshaw has sadly died, her agent confirmed on Friday.The much-loved actress, who was best known for playing social worker Anita Banks in the BBC soap, sadly passed away last Saturday, with her loved ones at her side. A statement from her agents read: "It is with profound sadness we must announce the passing of Jane Whittenshaw, a much loved and highly respected client of over 30 years.
"She slipped away peacefully on Saturday last, with her husband Hugh, best friend Rebecca and carers at her side. "As well as an esteemed client, Jane was a dear friend, who was generous to a fault and great fun to be around.
"She was an immensely talented actor and a voice superstar, who leaves an extraordinary legacy of over 500 radio plays, courtesy of multiple stints on the BBC Radio Rep and many independent productions. "She was a true professional, an absolute joy to work with and loved by all who did so.
We offer our sincerest condolences to Hugh and the family." Often regarded as a staple of the small screen, Jane first embarked on a TV career all the way back in 1986, when she took on a role in the TV movie What a Way to Run a Revolution. From here, she began to embark on a number of small roles in a variety of productions, including popular shows such as Peak Practice, Grange Hill, Doctors, Casualty, Call the Midwife and even crime dramas such as Endeavour and Broadchurch.
Jane also proved herself to be a capable voice actor too, having voiced many cartoons over the years including Cobby in Henry Hugglemonster for Disney and Francine in Olivia as well as voicing characters in the new Ninja Express series. One of her most notable roles however was as Anita Banks in EastEnders, a social worker that Mark
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