Gwyneth Powell was an English actress best known for her role as headmistress Bridget McClusky in the BBC television series “Grange Hill.” Between 1981 and 1991, she played the role for eleven seasons on the show. Powell was well-known for her appearances on Echo Beach, The Gemma Factor, and House of Anubis.
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Quick Facts
| Celebrated Name | Gwyneth Powell |
|---|---|
| Age | 76 Years Old |
| Birth Date | July 5, 1946 |
| Gender | Female |
| Profession | TV Actress |
| Birth Nation | England |
| Place Of Birth | Brighton |
| Nationality | British |
| Ethnicity | White |
| Horoscope | Cancer |
| Best Known For | Her role as Bridget McClusky in the series, “Grange Hill”. |
| Death Date | September 8, 2022 |
| Place Of Death | Brighton |
| Cause Of Death | complications of surgery for a perforated colon. |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Husband | Alan Leith(1971-2022) |
| Children | None |
| Sexual Orientation | Straight |
| Net Worth | $2.5 million |
| Height | 5ft. 4inch.(1.63m) |
| Weight | 58kg |
| Eye Color | Blue |
| Hair Color | Blonde |
Gwyneth Powell Age, Biography
Gwyneth Powell was born in Levenshulme, Manchester, England, on July 5, 1946. Her citizenship was British. Powell was of White ethnicity, and her zodiac sign was Cancer.
Powell was born and raised in her hometown and developed an interest in acting as a child, performing with England’s National Youth Theatre. Cheadle County Grammar School for Girls was where she went to school.
She later enrolled in the teachers’ training program at Goldsmiths, University of London, but she returned to repertory theater acting.
Gwyneth Powell Height & Weight
Gwyneth Powell was a lovely lady in her 70s when she died. She stood 5ft. 4in. (1.63m) tall and weighed approximately 58kg. She had a light skin tone, blue eyes, and blonde hair.
Gwyneth Powell’s Husband
Gwyneth Powell was a married woman who had only been married once in her life. Alan Leith, an actor, was her first and only husband, whom she married in 1971. The couple had been married for more than 40 years and lived in Hurstpierpoint, West Sussex.
Gwyneth Powell’s Net Worth
Gwyneth Powell earned a lot of money from her professional acting career. Her career began in 1969 with a small screen debut, and she has remained in TV shows for several decades, making her one of the most popular senior actors.
At the time of her death, her net worth was estimated to be around $2.5 million.
Death
Gwyneth Powell died in Brighton, England, on September 8, 2022. Powell was 76 years old when she died, and it was also the same date that the late Queen Elizabeth II died.
Her death was said to be the result of complications from surgery for a perforated colon.
