Supergran star Gudrun Ure has died at the age of 98, according to reports.
The Scottish actress is best known for her role in the children's TV series from the 1980s about a gran with super powers. It originally ran from 1985 to 1987. Born in Campsie, Stirlingshire in Scotland, Gudrun also appeared in shows like Casualty and Midsomer Murders throughout her career, which began in 1951.
Fans took to X, formerly known as Twitter, to share their sadness with one writing: “So sad to hear that actress Gudrun Ure has died today at the age of 98. Born in Milton in Campsie, she was a seasoned actress of stage and screen. She was much-loved as Super Gran, the main character of the 1980s TV show.”
The actresses Kate McNeill. niece confirmed the star's sad death on a Facebook page. Her grieving niece remembered her as a "really kind" person who was happy to be recognised for her most famous role. She added that when she last saw her aunt in December, the actress had enjoyed hearing that there were plans to reboot the TV show as a new film, and recalled the likes of George Best appearing on the programme.
After hearing the sad news, another fan wrote on X: “Sad news coming in that Supergran AKA Gudru Ure has passed away at the grand old age of 98.” A third commented: “Ah no! Loved Supergran. Thanks for the memories Gudrun.” A fourth said: “Supergran was a great kids show and the theme song was an absolute banger. It is sad news #RIPGudrunUre.”
A fifth posted: “Ah no! I was just telling the kids about her last week. Sleep well Supergran.” A sixth called her “a serious granny” and said: “RIP.” Another simply wrote: “Childhood memories..” as one more fan stated: “She was and always be a legend.” More fans were also quick to pay tribute with one saying: “Oh no. Remember Supergran, theme tune sung by Billy Connolly.” While another added: “Broken at this. A massive, massive part of my youth. When things were that bit more innocent. Sleep tight supergran.”
Born on March 12, 1926, she once played Desdemona to Orson Welles’ Othello. She also had starring roles in the 1954 film Man with a Million and in TV shows Garry Halliday and Armchair Theatre.
But the beloved actress is best known for her role in the Eighties telly series Super gran. Gudrun was 59 when she starred in the beloved series for which she is now best remembered.
The children's TV series - which inspired two computer games at the time - was based on a grandmother with super powers taken from the books written by Forrest Wilson. Gudrun's enemy on the show was the Scunner Campbell - played by the late actor and theatre director Iain Cuthbertson.
The show was so popular with youngsters during its time it won an Emmy and was sold to more than 60 countries worldwide. It even became a huge hit in Cuba, where it was dubbed into Spanish.
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