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A raven-haired, sometimes blonde (particularly in the earlier years) pretty actress, Dilys Laye was capable of a wide range of roles, from straight drama to comedy. She began in the 1950s, like most other British screen actresses of the era, in studio-system-style films. One of her first films was Paper Gallows (1950) and she continued in popular movies like Blue Murder at St. Trinian's (1957) and Doctor at Large (1957).

Today she is often remembered for her appearances in the "Carry On.." films. Her first "Carry On..." appearance was in Carry on Cruising (1962), where along with Esma Cannon she stole many of the best comedy scenes from the regular cast; the bar scene is an example of this. She took over the role at four days' notice when Joan Sims was unable to appear because of ill health. Her next 'Carry On...' appearance saw her take on a sinister and darker role in Carry on Spying (1964) as Lila. She even sang, in a café-bar scene. In Carry on Doctor (1967) she played patient Mavis Winkle, who is searching for love and finds it in the unusual place of the hospital ward, and in Carry on Camping (1969) she appeared alongside "Carry On..." legend Joan Sims. They were perfectly cast together and complement each other's performances throughout the movie.

After that time her work was mainly on the stage with some television and film appearances. She made appearances in soaps such as Coronation Street (1960) and EastEnders (1985). Other character parts included Holby City (1999) and Doctors (2000).

She played Queen Elizabeth II in The Amazing Mrs Pritchard (2006).

Gianna Maria Canale was born on 12 September 1927 in Reggio di Calabria, Calabria, Italy. She was an actress, known for Clash of Steel (1962), Theodora, Slave Empress (1954) and Dead Woman's Kiss (1949). She was married to Riccardo Freda. She died on 13 February 2009 in Florence, Tuscany, Italy.

Marie Pillet was born on 20 July 1941 in Ville-la-Grand, Haute-Savoie, France. She was an actress and writer, known for Before Sunset (2004), Two Days in Paris (2007) and La Menace (1977). She was married to Albert Delpy. She died on 13 February 2009 in Paris, France.

Guido Neumann was born on 5 April 1932 in Wieda, Lower Saxony, Germany. He was an actor, known for Streit um Drei (1998) and Die Johannes B. Kerner Show (1998). He died on 13 February 2009 in Winsen an der Luhe, Lower Saxony, Germany.

Amber Dubois was born on 25 October 1994 in Escondido, California, USA. She died on 13 February 2009 in Pala, California, USA.

Laura Couderc was an actress and art director, known for Rumba (2008), Sans rancune! (2009) and L'iceberg (2005). She died on 13 February 2009 in Brussels, Belgium.

Ian Doiuglass was born in 1948. Ian is known for War (2007), 40 Days and 40 Nights (2002) and My Boss's Daughter (2003). Ian died on 13 February 2009.

Johnny Hawksworth was born on 2 February 1924 in London, England, UK. He was a composer and actor, known for Europa Report (2013), Last Night (2010) and Censor (2021). He died on 13 February 2009 in Australia.

Jørgen Ole Børch was an actor, known for Murder in the Dark (1986), Carl, My Childhood Symphony (1994) and Manon Lescaut (2002). He died on 13 February 2009.

Abelardo Figueiredo was born in Niterói, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. He is known for A Arte de Amar Bem (1970), O Cantor e o Milionário (1958) and Uma Certa Lucrécia (1957). He died on 13 February 2009 in Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

Jörgen Petersen was born on 2 December 1931 in Randers, Denmark. He was a composer and actor, known for The Collector (1997), Trollkarlen från Oz (1965) and Daa-da daa-da - Syksyn sävel -retro (2011). He died on 13 February 2009 in Helsinki, Finland.

Antoni Farrés was born on 4 April 1945 in Barcelona, Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. He died on 13 February 2009 in Sabadell, Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain.

Pat Aulton was a composer, known for The Outsiders (1976), Armchair Cinema (1973) and Dinky Di's (1991). He died on 13 February 2009 in Noosa, Queensland, Australia.

Phuong-Thanh was born in 1956 in Phu Tho, Vietnam. She was an actress, known for The Chinese Botanist's Daughters (2006), Se den mot tinh yeu (1983) and Nhung con duong (1979). She died on 13 February 2009 in Hanoi, Vietnam.