Comedic Actress Dilys Laye Passes Away At Age 74

By: Gabrielle Sierra Feb. 19, 2009

Comedic actress Dilys Laye has passed away at the age of 74. She had been suffering from cancer.

Laye is best known for her roles in the 'Carry On' films and also appeared in the Charlie Chaplin directed film 'A Countess From Hong Kong.'

On stage she was seen in the UK productions of The Secret Garden, Oklahoma!, Make Me An Offer and For Amusement Only.

She is survived by her son Andrew Downer.

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