Kay Purcell (6 December 1963 – 23 December 2020) was an English actress. She was known for her roles as

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in the

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'' (2001–2002), Candice Smilie in the school-based drama series '' Waterloo Road'' (2007–2009),

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in the

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children's drama series ''

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'' (2010–2012) and its spin-off series ''

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'' (2013), and Mrs. Rennison in the CBBC

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'' (2015–2016).

Career

Purcell's first acting role was as a TV reporter in the TV series '' Cracker'' in 1995. She then later starred in ''

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'' as Rhona Summers for 3 episodes in 1997. She appeared as Jenny in the TV series ''

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''. In 1998 and 2000, she starred in the

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''. In 1998 she played WDC McCarthy, and in 2000 played Diane Abley. Later in 2000, she starred in the TV series ''

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'' as Winsome. Her first major role was as

's ''

''. She starred in 188 episodes from 2001 to 2002. Her next major role was in ''

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'' in 2004–2005, as Ms. Savage for 21 episodes. Purcell played a recurring role in

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Career

Illness and death

Filmography

Theatre

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