Emmy-winning actress Jean Marsh has died at the age of 90 as her close friend Michael Lindsay-Hogg confirmed the sad news. She lived in London and died at her home22:24, 13 Apr 2025Updated 22:29, 13 Apr 2025Acting legend Jean Marsh has sadly passed away following complications from dementiaJean Marsh, the beloved star of Upstairs, Downstairs, has sadly passed away at the age of 90 at her London home on Sunday. The Emmy-winning actress’s death was due to complications from dementia, according to her close friend Michael Lindsay-Hogg.Between 1971 and 1975, Jean graced our screens in the much-loved series, earning herself seven Emmy awards, including an Outstanding Lead Actress accolade and a prestigious Peabody Award.Article continues belowThe show delved into the lives of the Bellamy family and their servants during the Edwardian era, set within the grand townhouse at 165 Eaton Place in Belgravia from 1903 to 1930. It also depicted the gradual decline of the British aristocracy.Upstairs, Downstairs originated from an idea by Jean and Eileen Atkins for a comedy titled Behind the Green Baize Door. Initially centred around two housemaids, portrayed by Jean and Eileen, in a large Victorian-era house, the narrative soon expanded to include the upstairs family.British actress and writer Jean Marsh dressed in character as parlourmaid Rose Buck(Image: More