ACTRESS Sylvia Sims has tragically died aged 89, her family confirmed.
The star was best known for starring in The Queen alongside Helen Mirren.
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She also had a role in EastEnders as Olive Woodhouse for three years.
Sylvia died early this morning at Denville Hall, a care home in London for those in the entertainment industry.
A statement from her children, Beatie and Ben Edney, said: “Our mother, Sylvia, died peacefully this morning.
“She has lived an amazing life and gave us joy and laughter right up to the end. Just yesterday we were reminiscing together about all our adventures. She will be so very missed.
“We would also like to take this opportunity to thank everyone at Denville Hall for the truly excellent care they have taken of our Mum over the past year.”
Sylvia was born in London in 1934 and attended The Royal Academy of Dramatic Art.
In 1958, she landed a role in film Ice Cold in Alex and later that year appeared in The Moonraker.
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Sylvia also starred in Expresso Bongo alongside Cliff Richard the following year.
The actress was nominated for a BAFTA for her role in The Tamarind Seed with Julie Andrews.
In 2006, she was cast as the Queen Mother in blockbuster The Queen.
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