Tributes as ‘Miss Marple’ actress Geraldine McEwan dies

Tributes have been paid to actress Geraldine McEwan, known for playing Agatha Christie sleuth Miss Marple on television, after she died “peacefully” at 82.

McEwan starred as the spinster consultant detective Jane Marple in 12 TV films on ITV.

The Bafta award winner had a long and successful career in theatre, television and films which saw her work alongside the likes of Laurence Olivier and Kenneth Williams.