An Auf Wiedersehen, Pet actress has sadly died aged 72 as her fans and colleagues have paid tribute.
Maya Woolfe, who also appeared in Doctor Who, sadly passed away on Friday (February 14). The official cause of death has not yet been confirmed. The star played a huge role in the comedy Auf Wiedersehen, Pet, with several fans and co-stars taking to social media to share their heartfelt tributes.
A statement on the official Auf Wiedersehen, Pet social media channels confirmed her tragic death aged 72 on Friday. The tribute read: “With sadness we announce the passing of Maya Woolfe who played Uli in Auf Wiedersehen, Pet Series 1, Episode 11, ‘The Lovers’. Maya’s many TV appearances included ‘The Professionals’, ‘Bergerac’, and ‘Doctor Who’.
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“We send our deepest sympathy to family and friends at this difficult time.”
Maya played a huge role in the comedy, where she assumed the role of Uli. In one well known episode, called The Lovers, she became the love interest of Oz Osbourne. The locked eyes after Wayne Norris (Gary Holton) pointed him out as a rich tycoon’s son.
Uli then comes out with one of the most memorable lines of the episode while chatting with with Oz on a date at upmarket bar, The Tivoli. In conversation about his inheritance, Uli asks: “In the meantime you are just one of the boys?” to which Oz responds: “Look again, pet. One of the men!”
Fans shared their tributes online, along with fond memories of growing up with the show. One user said: “Part of the best quote in Series 1: Uli: ‘so until then, you are just one of the boys?’ Oz: ‘look again Pet, one of the men’.”
Another wrote: “Sad news. One of the best ever episodes.” A third noted: “So sad to hear and my deepest condolences to her family and friends. I am in the middle of a rewatch and that is my next episode! Going to be very poignant. So very sad.”
“Sending love. One of my early loves is Auf Wiedersehen Pet x,” wrote someone else. Another exclaimed: “Always sad when anyone from anyone from the show passes, but it’s amazing how even the smallest parts are so fondly remembered.
“My dad had three lines in one episode, but people used to come up to him and quote one of those lines for years and years. Thank you, Maya.”
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