Thora Hird

Born 28 May 1911 in Morecambe, Lancashire, England, UK

Died 15 March 2003 (aged 91)

Dame Thora Hird, DBE was an English actress and comedian of stage and screen, presenter and writer. In a career spanning over 70 years, she appeared in more than 100 film and television roles, becoming a household name and a British institution.