Gilly Coman was a British actress best known for her roles in Bread, Springhill, and Priest. She was born on September 13, 1955, in Liverpool, Merseyside, England, and passed away on July 13, 2010.
Personal and Family Life
Gilly Coman was married to Phil Cutts in 1976, and together they had four children. She retired from acting in 2000 to focus on her family but intended to return to the screen after her youngest child completed her education. Tragically, she passed away beside her mother’s grave due to a heart attack just weeks before she was scheduled to receive a pacemaker.
Career
Throughout her career, Gilly appeared in numerous films and television series, showcasing her talent in both comedic and dramatic roles. Some of her notable performances included Aveline Boswell in Bread and Liz Freeman in Springhill. She gained a dedicated following because of her engaging performances and memorable characters.
Death and Legacy
Gilly Coman died on July 13, 2010, in Caldy, Wirral, UK, following a heart attack. Her legacy lives on through her body of work in television and film, as well as the fond memories held by her family and fans. She is remembered as a talented actress who balanced her career with family life.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Priest | 1995-03-24 | Ellie Molloy |
| A Private Function | 1984-11-09 | Dorothy |
| The Higher Mortals | 1993-06-01 | Miss Pluckley |
| Bag of Yeast | 1976-02-22 | Partygoer (uncredited) |
| Brick Is Beautiful | 1986-07-23 | Elaine |
| Give Us a Break: Hustle Bustle Toil and Muscle | 1984-12-31 | Peggy |
| Angels in the Annexe | 1984-12-24 | Susanna |
| Inspector Morse | 1987-01-06 | Holly Trevors |
| Bread | 1986-05-01 | Aveline Boswell |
| Children’s Ward | 1989-03-15 | Carol Jones |
| Scully | 1984-05-14 | Marie Morgan |
| That’s What I Call Television | 2007-06-30 | |
| Springhill | 1996-10-01 | Liz Freeman |
| The Man Who Made Husbands Jealous | 1997-06-06 | Marigold Lockton |
| Boys from the Blackstuff | 1982-10-10 | D.O.E Clerk |
| The Gathering Seed | 1983-09-07 | Irene Kilbride |
| Going Live! | 1987-09-26 | Self |