Soap legend Jennifer Leak who starred in Yours, Mine And Ours and Another World dies aged 76 after health battle

SOAP star Jennifer Leak has died aged 76 following a battle with a neurological disease.

The actress, who was born in Wales, starred in The Young and the Restless and Yours, Mine And Ours.

Jennifer passed away on

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Jennifer passed away on

Her ex-husband and former co-star Tim Matheson confirmed the tragic news in a heartbreaking tribute.

He said: “It is with a heavy heart that I share the news of Jennifer Leak’s passing.

“She wasn’t just my screen sister in ‘Yours, Mine and Ours’ but also my beloved first wife.

“Jennifer was a remarkable woman, strong, lovely, and incredibly talented. My deepest condolences go out to her husband of 47 years, James D’Auria and their multitude of friends.”

The actress died at her home in Florida on March 18 following a battle with rare neurological disease, progressive supranuclear palsy.

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