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Love Actually star Jo Bacon has died

Published 17:10 16 Jul 2025 BST

Updated 17:17 16 Jul 2025 BST

Joseph Loftus
Love Actually star Jo Bacon has died

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Tributes have flooded in following the death of actress Jo Bacon who has died.

Joanna 'Jo' Bacon had roles in EastEnders, The Bill, and the Horrible Histories movie, reports the Mirror.

She was was 72.

Bacon also played Natalie's mum in Love Actually and features in the iconic scene when Hugh Grant, playing the Prime Minister, knocks on the door of their house in London.

She had other roles in Casualty, Pie In The Sky, Little Britain, and A Touch Of Frost.

Paying tribute to Bacon, one wrote: "Jo’s talent as an actor was a gift that she shared with the world. On stage and on screen, she brought us joy, laughter, and inspiration, leaving an indelible mark on the lives of everyone she reached.

"We all thought we knew her so well but, in reality, we each only knew and loved one aspect of her.'”

Jo was diagnosed with cancer in January and speaking at the time said that she has no regrets.

She said: “I have had a brilliant life. I have been so lucky to do the things I have done and to have met the wonderful people I have met. I have no regrets.”