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Privacy NoticePamela Salem, who starred in both EastEnders and James Bond, has passed away at the age of 80. The production company Big Finish Insider confirmed the heartbreaking news, saying: “We are utterly heartbroken to confirm the passing of our dear friend and colleague, Pamela Salem”. Producer David Richardson added: “Pamela Salem was lovely, and we all loved her. Whenever there was a Big Finish recording for her, she’d fly in from Miami on her own steam, without fuss or fanfare. She would appear at the studio armed with the warmest smiles, the biggest hugs and often presents.” He described her as a “very gentle person” who was “always interested in everyone”.
Pamela Salem, who starred in both EastEnders and James Bond, has passed away at the age of 80
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The production company Big Finish Insider confirmed the heartbreaking news, saying: “We are utterly heartbroken to confirm the passing of our dear friend and colleague, Pamela Salem”
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David added: “She knew all about our lives and families and life stories. We were separated by thousands of miles and yet she always felt close even if we might go for months without corresponding. There was an open and often offered invite to go to Miami and stay with her. I don’t enjoy international travel anymore so didn’t take up the offer something I regret.” “As I grew up she was Miss Moneypenny in Never Say Never Again and appeared in dozens of episodes of EastEnders. After moving to the US she guest starred in ER and The West Wing. Pamela had an extraordinary career and carried it lightly. Every opportunity to work with her was a gift. We had many happy days together and I feel very lucky to have had her in my life.”
The actress appeared as Miss Moneypenny in the James Bond film Never Say Never Again, starring alongside Sean Connery
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The actress appeared as Miss Moneypenny in the James Bond film Never Say Never Again, starring alongside Sean Connery, as well as a taking on roles in Doctor Who and ER. Fans might recognise Pamela the most for her role as mafia affiliate Joanne Francis in EastEnders. The late actress was born in Bombay, India, and later moved to Germany for her studies. She then moved to England where she became a famous actress after studying at the Central School of Drama. She also worked in repertory theatre in places like Chesterfield, Derbyshire and York. Fans were heartbroken after hearing the tragic news and shared their grief on social media. One fan wrote, “Good Bye to British actress Pamela Salem January 22, 1944- February 22, 2024”, while another said: “Such sad news. I really enjoyed her performance in ‘The Silent Scream’ when I listened to it a few weeks ago, and I’ll always remember her as Belor in ‘Into the Labyrinth'”. A third shared: “Oh no, Pamela Salem, how sad”, while another wrote: “One of the greats in everything she appeared in – a great loss and our condolences to family and friends”. Story SavedYou can find this story in  My Bookmarks.Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right.Follow OK! MagazineFacebookTwitterCommentMore OnDoctor WhoEastEndersJames Bond
