“Emma created a wealth of characters and an immense body of work. She brought laughter and joy to many”
Actress Emma Chambers, best known for playing Alice Tinker in the Vicar of Dibley, has died aged 53.
A statement from her agency said that Doncaster-born Chambers died from natural causes and would be “greatly missed”. It read: “Emma created a wealth of characters and an immense body of work. She brought laughter and joy to many”.
As well as her role in the classic sitcom, she played parts in Notting Hill and the TV adaptation of Martin Chuzzlewit.
She is survived by her husband, Ian Dunn.
Tributes have poured in following the announcement of her passing:
https://twitter.com/lizo_mzimba/status/967429838586957824
https://twitter.com/kayvoyse/status/967334455332556800
Our beautiful friend Emma Chambers has died at the age of 53. We're very very sad. She was a great, great comedy performer, and a truly fine actress. And a tender, sweet, funny, unusual, loving human being. pic.twitter.com/vLQcRcv2Ex
— emma freud 💙 🔴 (@emmafreud) February 24, 2018
https://twitter.com/HawkinsAshby/status/967431306111012864
In a state of shock, Emma Chambers has died! 53 is no age. RIP. She was brilliant.
— Lewis (@lewispringle) February 24, 2018
