Emma Thompson's mum Phyllida Law dies aged 94 as family pay tribute

Phyllida Law, the Scottish actor known for her roles in Play School and Kingdom, has died at the age of 94. Her family, which includes daughter Emma Thompson, has paid tribute to the late star.

Jacky Leggo, the personal manager of Law, released a statement following the sad news, and said that the actor had "died supremely peacefully at home, surrounded by all her family".

Several tributes came in for the late actor following the announcement, with Gaia Wise - Thompson's daughter and Law's granddaughter - writing on her Instagram Stories: "Rest well my queen."

There was also tributes from fans, with one writing on X: "Sad to read that Phyllida Law has now passed away. Phyllida starred in many great works over 8 decades... Thoughts are with her daughters Emma and Sophie & other loved ones."

"Phyllida Law, prolific performer across stage and screen, dies aged 94. What an extraordinary life, some of which was beautifully captured in her memoirs, Notes to My Mother-in-law & How Many Camels," wrote another user.

A third user echoed these sentiments, writing: "Very sad to see Phyllida Law has died. Not only was she a fine actress but she also produced two fine actresses. RIP in the great theatre beyond."

Law, who was awarded an OBE in 2014, was born in Glasgow in 1932, and was married to Eric Thompson for 25 years before his death in 1982. They had two children together, Emma and Sophie, both of whom were actors.

Law was a presenter on BBC's Play School in the mid 1960s, and appeared in several films alongside Thompson such as Peter's Friends, Much Ado About Nothing and Nanny McPhee, the latter of which was a voice part.

She also played Babs in beloved sitcom That's Love, before having a small role in Doctor Who spin-off The Sarah Jane Adventures. She played Aunt Auriel across several episodes of ITV drama Kingdom, which ran between 2007 and 2009.

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