Lynda Bellingham - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline

Born	May 31, 1948
Died	October 19, 2014 (age 66)
Birthplace	Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Zodiac Sign	Gemini - (see also Lynda Bellingham's horoscope and birth chart)
Chinese Zodiac	Rat
Generation	Baby Boomer Generation
Known For	Her roles in television dramas and sitcoms, particularly the OXO commercials, 'All Creatures Great and Small,' and as a presenter on 'Loose Women.'

Intro

Lynda Bellingham was an English actress, broadcaster, and author, best known for her roles on British television, particularly as the 'OXO Mum' in the long-running series of OXO commercials, as well as her appearances on 'All Creatures Great and Small' and the panel show 'Loose Women.'

Early Life & Background

Lynda Bellingham was born Meredith Lee Hughes in Montreal, Quebec, Canada, and was adopted by English parents Donald and Ruth Bellingham. She moved to England as a young child and was educated at Aylesbury High School. She later trained at the Central School of Speech and Drama in London.

Career Highlights

• Starred as Helen Herriot in 'All Creatures Great and Small' (1988–1990).
• Portrayed the 'OXO Mum' in the well-known OXO TV commercials (1983–1999).
• Appeared as a regular panellist on ITV’s 'Loose Women.'
• Acted in numerous stage productions and had a notable presence in British television drama and comedy.

Trivia

• She was appointed Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) in 2014 for her services to charity.
• She published several books, including memoirs detailing her life and career.
• Bellingham was open about her battle with cancer and used her experience to advocate for cancer awareness.

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1. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lynda_Bellingham
2. https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0069104/