'Much-loved' actor Anne Phelan dies aged 71

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Anne Phelan, who featured in Australian TV programs including Bellbird and Prisoner, dies at the age of 71. The acclaimed actor was described as simply one of the best humans.

Actor Anne Phelan, who was well known for roles in as Myra Desmond in Prisoner and Kate in Bellbird, has died at the age of 71.Ms Phelan was honoured with the Equity Lifetime Achievement Award in 2016 and an Order of Australia in 2011She was praised as being"the best human" with an incredible body of work

Ms Phelan started acting in 1968 and appeared in many other programs including in Neighbours, Winners and Losers and as Monica Taylor in Something in the Air, on ABC TV. The Media and Entertainment Arts Alliance said Ms Phelan was a"much-loved performer" on Australian stages and screens and was passionate activist for her profession, her industry and her union.

She was praised as a woman with"a huge zest for life" by Chloe Dallimore, the MEAA Equity federal president."She was a lauded actor for her incredible body of work in our industry," she said.She was an Equity member for more than half a century."Anne epitomised what the Equity Lifetime Achievement Award is all about," Ms Dallimore said.

"Recognising those special performers who inspire us with not only their careers but also with their outstanding contribution to our industry as a whole."Topics:

 

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R.I.P.

RIP Thanks for your contribution.

Such a shame . She looks 20 years older . Must have had a tough life . Hope she’s better now .

RIP ANNE!! A very good contributor to the THESPIAN world!!

💔 love to her family & community Vale Anne

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