Veteran actress Elsie Kelly, best known for her role in ‘Benidorm’, has died. He was 89 years old when he died. She was best known for playing the role of Noreen on the hit show that ran for over a decade.His death was confirmed by his talent agent Michelle Sykes on Wednesday, The Independent reported. A statement about the actor said: “He passed away peacefully, after a short illness, surrounded by his loving family, on April 21, 2026, at the age of 89.”
Tributes to Elise Kelly
As soon as the news of his death was shared online, many fans, celebrities and netizens started paying their respects and paying tributes to the veteran star.In an online post, ‘Benidorm’ creator Derren Litten spoke of the famous star and said, “One of the show’s most beloved characters and certainly one of its most beloved cast members. Elsie’s acting skills and comic genius were so natural, they almost came naturally.”Fellow show host Crissy Rock also paid her respects and wrote in a post how surprised she was to hear the news. He also added: “We shared so many wonderful memories filming Benidorm, moments that I will always treasure. He was an absolute joy to work with and brought so much warmth and laughter wherever he went.”
Everything you need to know about Elise Kelly
Elise Kelly has been involved in the world of entertainment for decades and has worked in a variety of genres. He also worked extensively in television, theater and film, becoming one of the most seasoned actors of his time. He was born in Liverpool in 1936.He started his career in the theater; however, years later he made his television debut at the age of 49 with ‘Crossroads’. His other notable works were ‘The Ghost Hunter and Harry’ and ‘The Wrinklies’. Noreen in “Benidorm” is her home name from where most people knew her. He started working on the show at the age of 69 and gained national fame with the success of the show.
