Jane Whittenshaw, the actor best known for appearing in EastEnders and Call the Midwife, has died. A statement from her agent said she died last weekend, with her husband, Hugh, best friend, and carers at her side. The cause of death has not been disclosed.
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Whittenshaw rose to fame as social worker Anita Banks in EastEnders in the late 1990s. She also appeared in police dramas The Bill, Silent Witness, Grange Hill, Green Wing, and Endeavour.
She also worked in theatre, film, and radio throughout her career. In a statement, her agency, Stanton Davidson Associates, said:
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“It is with profound sadness we must announce the passing of Jane Whittenshaw, a much loved and highly respected client of over 30 years.

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Jane Whittenshaw’s cause of death: What happened to Jane Whittenshaw?
Jane Whittenshaw passed away on August 18, 2023, from an undisclosed cause of death. Jane Whittenshaw was not mentioned to have suffered a disease, making it unknown whether or not she had an illness.


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