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Leonie Forbes Death
Leonie Forbes Obituary, Death Cause: Jamaican actress, broadcaster, and producer who has been active in theatre, radio, and television, Leonie Evadne Forbes died at the University Hospital of the West Indies Tuesday evening, 25 October, following a brief illness.
She was 85 years old.
Forbes was born and grew up in Kingston, Jamaica. She attended Kingston Senior School before going on to Excelsior College and the Durham College of Commerce. After leaving school, she worked as a typist at the University of the West Indies.
Leonie Forbes Cause of Death
Forbes later began working for playwright Barry Reckord, typing his scripts. She joined the new Jamaica Broadcasting Corporation (JBC) in 1959 as a radio announcer and later won a scholarship to attend the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (RADA) in England. Forbes spent six years at RADA studying radio, television, and stage techniques, at the same time working as a writer for BBC Caribbean and appearing in a number of television dramas – including Z-Cars, The Odd Man, Public Eye, and Hugh and I. Her first appearance in professional theatre came in 1962 when she played in Lloyd Reckord’s Busha Bluebeard.
In 1972, Forbes was appointed head of Radio Two, the JBC’s FM service. She was elevated to overall director of radio broadcasting in 1976. Forbes continued acting both during and after her time at the JBC. She appeared in many locally-made plays and films, but also in overseas productions like Milk and Honey, The Orchid House, and Soul Survivor.
Leonie Forbes Obituary
Leonie Forbes, an obituary, has been released for her. Her family and friends are in our prayers during this difficult time. Still, unfortunately, we have not yet received any updates about funeral arrangements for the dead person.
Source: PinkyTimes.com
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