Horror actress Barbara Shelley, who starred in «Dr. Who» and «Dracula: Prince of Darkness,» died at age 88 after contracting COVID-19
Barbara Shelley, an acclaimed British horror movie actress, has died at age 88 after contracting COVID-19. Shelley’s agent, Thomas Bowington, told the U.K.’s press association that the actress spent two weeks in the hospital before Christmastime battling coronavirus. He added, “it’s most likely COVID is going to come up on the death certificate.” Shelley was best known for her roles in classic horror films produced by London-based Hammer Film Productions (better known as Hammer Horror), including “The Gorgon,” “The Pit” and “Quatermass.” Also Read: Larry King Moved Out of ICU Following COVID-19 Hospitalization (Report) She also starred alongside Christopher Lee in the 1966 movie “Dracula: Prince of Darkness,” directed by Terence Fisher.
