Actress Shirley Anne Field, who starred in The Entertainer and Alfie, has died at the age of 87. 

Her family has released a statement paying tribute to her "unbreakable spirit".

A statement from her family said: "It is with great sadness that we are sharing the news that Shirley Anne Field passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 10 2023, surrounded by her family and friends."Shirley Anne will be greatly missed and remembered for her unbreakable spirit and her amazing legacy spanning more than five decades on stage and screen."

<img data-id="fixed-image" src="https://www.gbnews.com/media-library/actress-shirley-anne-field-october-28th-1958.jpg?id=50743227&amp;width=980" alt="Actress Shirley Anne Field, October 28th 1958" width="100%" height="auto">Actress Shirley Anne Field, October 28th 1958Getty

She also starred in Doctors, Last Of The Summer Wine, The Bill and Dalziel And Pascoe.

The star of stage and screen passed away over the weekend surrounded by her family{ai:summary}Actress Shirley Anne Field, known for her roles in The Entertainer and Alfie, has died at 87. Her family remembers her for her "unbreakable spirit" and her impressive career in stage and screen. #culture

The Entertainer and Alfie actress Shirley Anne Field dies aged 87

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