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- Birth nameWendy Heather Bruce
- Wendy Woods was born on February 5, 1941 in Umtata, South Africa. She is known for Cry Freedom (1987), Arena (1975) and Wogan (1982). She was married to Donald Woods. She died on May 19, 2013 in Surrey, England, UK.
- SpouseDonald Woods(1962 - August 19, 2001) (his death, 6 children)
- An activist who was exiled from South Africa with her husband Donald Woods for opposing apartheid.
- Coached Denzel Washington for his performance as anti-apartheid activist Steve Biko in Cry Freedom (1987). Wendy Woods herself was was portrayed by actress Penelope Wilton in the film.
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