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Comedy actress Bella Emberg dies, aged 80 Bella Emberg: Tributes as 'huge comedy talent' dies
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British comedy actress Bella Emberg - best known for her role in The Russ Abbot Show - has died, aged 80. Tributes have been paid to the "huge comedy talent" Bella Emberg, who has died, aged 80.
One of her most memorable characters was Blunder Woman, the comic sidekick of the hapless superhero, Cooperman. The British actress will be remembered for her character Blunder Woman, the comic sidekick of hapless superhero Cooperman in the 1980s television programme The Russ Abbot Show.
Emberg also appeared on The Benny Hill Show, Z Cars, and Doctor Who. She was "a woman of immense warmth and generosity", Abbot said.
Her agent said she would be "greatly missed", while friend and pianist Bobby Crush described her as a "truly gentle soul". Emberg also appeared on The Benny Hill Show, Z Cars, and Doctor Who in a television career spanning six decades.
The "funniest fairy", comedy actor Paul Chuckle said. "She was not only a great sport but a huge comedy talent. I count myself very lucky to have worked alongside her," Abbot added.
"She really was a one off."
Actor Les Dennis paid tribute to his "funny, lovely friend", while friend and pianist Bobby Crush described her as a "truly gentle soul".
The "funniest fairy", comedy actor Paul Chuckle added, as her agent said she would be "greatly missed".
Emberg had just finished filming a new Sky One comedy, In the Long Run, created by Idris Elba and due to be released later this year.Emberg had just finished filming a new Sky One comedy, In the Long Run, created by Idris Elba and due to be released later this year.