Actress, Josephine Melville who once starred in EastEnders has been reported dead after a play. According to sources, she died backstage after performing in a production dubbed ‘Nine Night,’ and she was treated by paramedics and a medically qualified audience member but died at the scene. Her cause of death has not been revealed yet but it is believed that her death was related to a medical condition.
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In a statement issued by the venue, Nottingham Playhouse, they expressed their condolences to the bereaved family.
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“We are deeply saddened to announce that last night the actor Josephine Melville, passed away backstage at Nottingham Playhouse following the performance of the play Nine Night, in which she was performing. Josephine’s family has been informed, and our thoughts and deep condolences are with them. All remaining performances of Nine Night at the venue have been canceled.”
“On a deeply tragic and extremely difficult evening we want to pay tribute to the company of Nine Night and the whole Nottingham Playhouse team who managed the situation with empathy and professionalism,” Nottingham Playhouse’s Chief Executive, Stephanie Sirr also added.


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