Who was Jean Boht and was she married?
JEAN Boht has died aged 91 after a battle with dementia, her family said.
The actress was best known for playing Nellie Boswell in the sitcom Bread.
Who was Jean Boht?
Jean was born in Bebington, Merseyside on March 6, 1932.
The actress was a pupil at Wirral Grammar School for Girls and trained at the Liverpool Playhouse.
She had a long and varied career on stage and screen but became a household name for her role in the hit 80s sitcom Bread.
But her first big role was in two episodes of Some Mothers Do ‘Ave Em.
Throughout her career, Jean also had roles in series including Last Of The Summer Wine, Doctors, Grange Hill, and Alan Bleasdale’s Boys From The Blackstuff.
She also appeared in the 2004 film Mothers and Daughters and starred in Chris Shepherd’s award-winning short film Bad Night for the Blues in 2010.
Was Jean Boht married and did she have any children?
Jean was married to Bafta-winning composer Carl Davis in 1970.
They worked on a number of projects together, including the documentary series The World at War (1973–1974) and the animated film The Snowman (1982).
The power duo lived for many years in Windsor, Berkshire.
On August 4, 2023, Carl passed away following a brain haemorrhage.
Jean and Carl had two daughters, Hannah and Jessie and three grandchildren, Molly, Fred and Alice.
When did Jean Boht pass away?
On September 13, 2023, it was announced that Jean had passed away the following day.
Breaking the news of her death, her family said: “It is with overwhelming sadness that we must announce that Jean Boht passed away yesterday, Tuesday, September 12.
“Jean had been battling vascular dementia and Alzheimer’s disease with the indefatigable spirit for which she was both beloved and renowned.
“She was a resident at Denville Hall, the home for members of the theatrical profession.”
At the time of her death, Jean was living at Denville Hall, a care home for actors and other members of the entertainment industry.
What character did Jean Boht play in the TV series Bread?
Jean played Nellie Boswell in the sitcom Bread,
Running from 1986 to 1991, the show was watched by more than 20 million people at its peak.
The actress won a British Comedy Award for Best TV Comedy Actress.