Jill Curzon, the acclaimed actress known for her role in the Doctor Who universe, has passed away at the age of 87. She died peacefully last month at her home in Spain.
Career Highlights
Curzon gained fame for portraying Louise in the film Daleks’ Invasion Earth 2150 AD, starring alongside Peter Cushing. Her film credits also include appearances with Cliff Robertson in The Sunshine Patriot and Robert Wagner in It Takes A Thief. She featured in Dr Syn, Alias The Scarecrow and the Morecambe and Wise comedy The Intelligence Men.
On television, Curzon appeared in popular series such as The Saint, The Champions, Adam Adamant Lives!, Hugh And I, Not Only But Also, and The Dick Emery Show.
Tributes from Friends and Fans
Pete Sims, her close friend who collaborated with her on the memoir Jill Curzon 2023 AD – My Eventful Life, shared heartfelt memories. “She was a kind, generous person who loved life; she had a zest for life,” Sims stated. “She was just a joy to be around and she loved recounting old stories about what happened in the 60s and 70s and the people she used to mix with, people like Robert Wagner and all these big stars when she lived in America.”
Sims highlighted the book’s creation: “It was great just to hear her stories. That’s why the book that she wrote was a labour of love. I think it took her about 12 years to write that book, because she wanted to make sure it was spot on and it was right.” He added, “She had a long, varied career and enjoyed every minute. The one thing I will always remember about Jill was she had a real zest for life, and she just embraced everything that came her way.”
Fans have taken to X to their sorrow. One wrote: “RIP Jill Curzon, who played Louise in the Peter Cushing Dalek Invasion Of Earth Movie. So pleased I got to meet you. The Tardis has lost one more passenger today.” Another posted: “We are very sad to announce that our dear friend and client Jill Curzon has passed away at her home in Spain, aged 87.” A third shared: “That’s sad news to hear that Jill Curzon has passed away. She was lovely when I met her, and genuinely baffled about how much we all loved her Dalek film. Which we do.”
Curzon is survived by her daughter, Michelle King, and grandson, Taj.
