British actress Haydn Gwynne in London in June 2023.Photo:Hoda Davaine/Dave Benett/Getty

Haydn Gwynne attends the press night after party for “When Winston Went To War With The Wireless” at the Donmar Warehouse on June 13, 2023 in London, England.

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Haydn Gwynne, the veteran British actress known for her roles inThe CrownandThe Windsors,has died.

PEOPLE has reached out to reps for Gwynne for comment.

The Sussex, England-born actress taught English in Italy before gaining notice in the late 1980s for her work in the seriesNice Workand eventually appearing in other British shows, includingDrop the Dead Donkey, Peak PracticeandRomeas Julius Caesar’s wife Calpurnia.More recently, she portrayed Queen Camilla inThe Windsorsand Lady Susan Hussey, one ofQueen Elizabeth II’s ladies in waiting, in season 5 ofThe Crown.

The Broadway cast of ‘Billy Elliot,’ including David Alvarez, Haydn Gwynne, Kiril Kulish, Gregory Jbara, Trent Kowalik and Carol Shelley.Jason Kempin/WireImage

David Alvarez, Haydn Gwynne, Kiril Kulish, Gregory Jbara, Trent Kowalik and Carol Shelley attend a photo call with the Broadway cast of “Billy Elliot: The Musical” at the Little Shubert Theatre on July 28, 2008 in New York City.

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Gwynne excelled on the stage, as well, starring in theater productions ofHedda GablerandWay of the World.She earned Tony and Olivier award nominations for portraying dance teacher Mrs. Wilkinson inBilly Elliot the Musical. She also received Olivier nominations for her work inCity of Angels,Women on the Verge of a Nervous BreakdownandThe Threepenny Opera.

The actress was originally scheduled to appear in a new production of Stephen Sondheim’sOld Friendsin London butwithdrew from the rolein early September.

Haydn Gwynne during the press night performance of ‘Woman On The Verge Of A Nervous Breakdown’ in London in January 2015.David M. Benett/Getty

Haydn Gwynne (C) bows at the curtain call during the press night performance of “Woman On The Verge Of A Nervous Breakdown” at the Playhouse Theatre on January 12, 2015 in London, England.

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In the wake of her death,Helen Mirrenis among those who have paid tribute to Gwynne. In a statement provided to PEOPLE, Mirren called Gwynne a “delight” and a “consummate dedicated actress.”

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“I had the huge pleasure of sharing the stage with her, in the playThe Audiencewhere, much like the original characters (Queen Elizabeth II and Margaret Thatcher), we danced a delicate dance together,” Mirren, 78, said. “She was both funny and serious at the same time, a brilliant balancing act that her whole career exemplified.”

The Oscar winner added: “We will miss her very much.”

source: people.com