Sylvia Sims dead – The Queen and EastEnders star dies peacefully aged 89

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ACTRESS Sylvia Sims has tragically died aged 89, her family confirmed.

The star was best known for starring in The Queen alongside Helen Mirren.

Sylvia Sims has passed away

She also had a role in EastEnders as Olive Woodhouse for three years.

Sylvia died early this morning at Denville Hall, a care home in London for those in the entertainment industry.

A statement from her children, Beatie and Ben Edney, said: “Our mother, Sylvia, died peacefully this morning.

“She has lived an amazing life and gave us joy and laughter right up to the end. Just yesterday we were reminiscing together about all our adventures. She will be so very missed.

“We would also like to take this opportunity to thank everyone at Denville Hall for the truly excellent care they have taken of our Mum over the past year.”

Sylvia starred alongside in Cara Delevingne in short film Timeless

The actress played the Queen Mother in The Queen

She passed away at Denville Hall, a care home in London for those in the entertainment industry

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