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24th Feb 2018

Vicar of Dibley actor Emma Chambers dies aged 53

James Dawson

“Emma created a wealth of characters and an immense body of work. She brought laughter and joy to many”

Actress Emma Chambers, best known for playing Alice Tinker in the Vicar of Dibley, has died aged 53.

A statement from her agency said that Doncaster-born Chambers died from natural causes and would be “greatly missed”. It read: “Emma created a wealth of characters and an immense body of work. She brought laughter and joy to many”.

As well as her role in the classic sitcom, she played parts in Notting Hill and the TV adaptation of Martin Chuzzlewit.

She is survived by her husband, Ian Dunn.

Tributes have poured in following the announcement of her passing:

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