Former EastEnders actress Josephine Melville dies backstage after performing in play, Ents & Arts News
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The 61-year-old died after appearing in a performance of Nine Night on Thursday, Nottingham Playhouse said.
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Ex-EastEnders actor Josephine Melville dies backstage after play
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