Her agent says she died peacefully on Thursday after a brief illness, with her family at her side.
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Actress and former MP Glenda Jackson dies aged 87
She won two Oscars in the 1970s before giving up acting to become a Labour MP for 23 years.
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Actress and former MP Glenda Jackson dies aged 87
She won two Oscars in the 1970s before giving up acting to become a Labour MP for 23 years.

The Guardian to stop showing gambling adverts
Owners say they will stop advertising from gambling companies on their app, newspaper and website.

Rapper Slowthai denies two charges of rape
The 28-year-old rapper from Northampton will go on trial at Oxford Crown Court next year.

Glenda Jackson: The actress unafraid to speak her mind
Oscar-winning actress and Labour politician - who had a withering contempt for Hollywood - dies at 87.

Police investigate Rammstein star over sex claims
A number of women have alleged they were recruited for sex with singer Till Lindemann at concerts.

Banksy to stage first solo exhibition in 14 years
The graffiti artist is set to display new versions of his iconic work at Glasgow's Gallery of Modern Art.

Sienna Miller: Hacking put me under intense pressure
The actress speaks out in a BBC documentary, which examines the back story of the phone hacking fight.
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Actress and former MP Glenda Jackson dies aged 87
She won two Oscars in the 1970s before giving up acting to become a Labour MP for 23 years.

The Guardian to stop showing gambling adverts
Owners say they will stop advertising from gambling companies on their app, newspaper and website.

Rapper Slowthai denies two charges of rape
The 28-year-old rapper from Northampton will go on trial at Oxford Crown Court next year.

Glenda Jackson: The actress unafraid to speak her mind
Oscar-winning actress and Labour politician - who had a withering contempt for Hollywood - dies at 87.

Police investigate Rammstein star over sex claims
A number of women have alleged they were recruited for sex with singer Till Lindemann at concerts.

Banksy to stage first solo exhibition in 14 years
The graffiti artist is set to display new versions of his iconic work at Glasgow's Gallery of Modern Art.

Sienna Miller: Hacking put me under intense pressure
The actress speaks out in a BBC documentary, which examines the back story of the phone hacking fight.

The Guardian to stop showing gambling adverts
Owners say they will stop advertising from gambling companies on their app, newspaper and website.

Rapper Slowthai denies two charges of rape
The 28-year-old rapper from Northampton will go on trial at Oxford Crown Court next year.

Glenda Jackson: The actress unafraid to speak her mind
Oscar-winning actress and Labour politician - who had a withering contempt for Hollywood - dies at 87.
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