Star of stage and screen Haydn Gwynne dies aged 66

Haydn Gwynne was best known for starring in Drop The Dead Donkey and The Windsors

Actress Haydn Gwynne (Chris J Ratclife/PA)

Actress Haydn Gwynne, best known for starring in Drop The Dead Donkey and The Windsors, has died aged 66 following a recent cancer diagnosis.

The star of stage and screen, who received Olivier and Tony nominations for her turn in Billy Elliot The Musical, was due to return to the West End – but withdrew last month due to “personal circumstances”.