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Wendy Playfair useless: Prisoner Cell Block H star dies months earlier than one hundredth birthday

Tributes have poured in for the star.

Wendy Playfair has sadly died aged 99 (Picture: Getty)

Cleaning soap star Wendy Playfair has sadly died on the age of 99 – simply months earlier than her one hundredth birthday. Finest recognized for enjoying Minnie Donovan in Prisoner: Cell Block H, she additionally starred in three episodes of Channel 5 cleaning soap House and Away, taking part in two characters – Audrey Lengthy and Mrs Gray. Her different performing credit embrace roles in Accidents Occur, All Saints and A Nation Observe.

The information was confirmed by podcast host Matt Batten, who beforehand interviewed Wendy about her profession. He mentioned: “The Playfair household have simply suggested me of the passing of the gorgeous and extremely gifted Wendy Playfair, who has died peacefully on the age of 99.

“Wendy loved a outstanding profession that spanned many many years throughout Australian theatre, tv and radio. She was a extremely revered performer who contributed enormously to the Australian performing arts trade.”

Tributes have poured in for Wendy, with one fan posting: “Cherished Minnie and her hustles deserved a for much longer stint. What an age! Condolences to the household.”

One other echoed: “I’ve not seen Prisoner Cell Block H for some time now, however I’ve simply watched the episode of All Saints she was in. 99 is implausible innings! RIP.”

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