Jane Lapotaire, the British veteran actress known for her roles on stage as well as on The Crown and Downton Abbey, has died.

On Thursday, March 12, The Guardian reported that Lapotaire died on March 5. No cause of death, however, was revealed.

British actress Jane Lapotaire, who had notable roles on “Downton Abbey” and “The Crown,” has died. She was 81. Lapotaire died on March 5, according to the Guardian. A cause of death was not provided.

Tony Award-winning actress Jane Lapotaire has died after over 60 years on stage and screen, with fans remembering her ...

The British stage veteran acted for Laurence Olivier at the National Theatre and with the Royal Shakespeare Company. She returned to acting after suffering a cerebral hemorrhage in 2000.

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