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Inside Call the Midwife star Linda Bassett's life including age, husband and family tragedy


Call the Midwife star Linda Bassett has become a beloved character on the BBC series since she joined in series four, but what else do we know about the TV star?

The actress originally joined the BBC drama as a temporary cover for Sister Evangelina (played by Pam Ferris) but her kind-hearted character, who always puts others first, has remained on the show ever since - much to the delight of viewers. Linda Bassett as Phyllis Crane in Call the Midwife alongside co-stars Helen George and Megan Cusack (Image: BBC / Neal Street Productions / Nicky Johnston) Read MoreRelated Articles Amanda Abbington breaks silence on Strictly row as she reveals 'I was sent death threats' The Call the Midwife cast The TV star tends to keep her private light out of the spotlight but in 2018 had a tragic family accident when her nephew, Dominic, was killed by a drug driver.

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