Australian actress Val Jellay has died, age 89

The much loved actress, perhaps best known for her role as publican Nancy Buckley in The Flying Doctors died yesterday.

Married to Maurie Fields together they performed side by side for over 40 years on stage and on screen. Maurie died in 1995, at the age of 69, from a heart attack.

It was their son, comedian Marty Fields, who confirmed her death.

My mum, Val, passed away today of pneumonia. She lived an amazing life. She’s back with her beloved Maurie now.
I will miss her very much. pic.twitter.com/eddbQ7YI8m

— Marty Fields (@Martyfields) May 6, 2017

Taking to social media Marty said his mother had been hospitalised late last month and was battling pneumonia in intensive care, and was then put on life support.

“My mum, Val, passed away today,” he wrote. “She lived an amazing life.

“She’s back with her beloved Maurie now. I will miss her very much.”

RIP Val Jellay. A showbiz trooper & delightful lady. ‘Old school’ showbiz. Good memories of her with Maurie. https://t.co/zITNJYlPTH

— Peter Ford (@mrpford) May 6, 2017

During her career Val starred in countless television productions, including Prisoner, Division 4 and Homicide. In later years she appeared in RFDS and Neighbours, and published three books.

 

Today I received two amazing successes!! The first thing I received is a success from Val Jellay!! She is a well loved Australian actress. For now on whenever I received a success in the mail, I will post it? #valjellay #autograph

A post shared by Autograph Collector (@myautographcollection) on Jan 12, 2015 at 4:02pm PST

She was also a regular on Good Morning Australia with Bert Newton, who recently was also in hospital with pneumonia.

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What do you remember Val Jellay for the most?