Glenda Jackson

Saturday, June 17, 2023

Last night I felt sad to learn that Glenda Jackson has died. She was 87 years old and had been as impressive in her elderly life as when she was young.

Jackson, an Englishwoman, became one of the best film actresses ever, always in her roles intelligent and determined. At some point, she quit acting and became elected to a seat in Parliament, which she retained for many years. Finally, after retiring from government in her early eighties, she accepted leading roles in some Broadway plays.

Over her early years, Jackson starred in bunches of movies and won major acting awards. I’ve constantly been a fan. I have a favorite film, “Turtle Diary,” which didn’t win any awards but should have, IMHO.

RIP, Glenda Jackson. You’ve helped many of a certain age feel proud that through many socially complicated years for women, your intelligence and determination achieved more in life than most women could have dreamed possible.

Dear Friends: This is another of my early-to-work days. Diana