Actress Elsie Kelly, famous for her starring role as viewer favorite Noreen in the ITV comedy. benidormHe breathed his last at the age of 89, on April 21, 2026.
Kelly’s death was confirmed by her representative Michelle Skyes on Wednesday, April 22, 2026.
Skyes said: “She passed away peacefully, after a short illness, surrounded by her loving family on April 21, 2026, aged 89.”
“With a career spanning decades in television, theater and film, he recently became a household name through his work in Benidorm…
Shortly after the news of Kelly’s death, tributes began to pour in as Benidorm director Derren Litten wrote a heartfelt tribute.
“It is very sad to pass on the news of the passing of Elsie Kellu, also known as Noreen, in benidorm“, wrote.
“One of the most beloved characters in the series and certainly one of the most beloved members of the cast. Elsi’s acting skills and comedic genius were so natural that they were almost taken for granted,” Litten added.
Kelly’s other credits include playing gossipy cleaner Mrs Tardebigge in Crossroads.
It also appears in the 1996 film. intimate relationships after taking a break from television.
However, he soon returned to the small screen, starring in series such as Batteryin addition to playing Joan the cook in the 1996 adaptation of The famous five.
