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Friday, March 29, 2024

Much-loved actress Mary Ward dies at 106

Veteran Australian actress, Mary Ward, has passed away at the age of 106.

Ms Ward, best known for her role in the 1980’s crime drama Prisoner, reportedly died “peacefully” in a BlueCross retirement home in Victoria.

Her cousin, Mark Breheny, toldĀ TV tonight, that her family would visit regularly her until COVID-19 lockdown restrictions made it impossible.

ā€œShe led a remarkable life and spent her last years with much love and support from family and friends,ā€ he said.

ā€œNot to mention the occasional Prisoner fan, many of whom still wrote to her.ā€

Born on March 6, 1915, Ms Ward also appeared in he 1980s drama, Sons and Daughters after her success with Prisoner.

The veteran actress, best known for her role as 'mother' in the Australian crime drama Prisoner, died 'peacefully' in a BlueCross aged care facility

She also appeared in A Country Practice, The Henderson Kids, Neighbours and the popular cop show, Blue Heelers.

Iconic: Mary has also appeared in a slew of iconic Australian TV shows, including A Country Practice, The Henderson Kids, Neighbors and Blue Heelers

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