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Beloved British actress dead after appearing in string of huge TV hits


Actress Barbara 'Babs' Wheelton, who appeared in several iconic TV shows in the 60s and 70s, has died aged 93 following a battle with Parkinson's disease, her family have confirmed

The beloved star, who was born in London in 1931 and later moved to Australia, appeared in a string of iconic TV shows in the 60s and 70s. It read: "It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Barbara (Babs) Wheelton on Sunday 18th August 2024. During her career, Barbara worked alongside Australian performers including Charles 'Bud' Tingwell, Michael Caton and Noni Hazlehurst.

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