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The star gave up acting for almost a quarter of a century before returning and winning a Bafta.

Our critic remembers her majestic 2016 King Lear — and a generous letter he received from her. Plus: her five best film roles

Her agent said the actress and MP died at her home on Thursday, June 15 after a brief illness.

The actress also had a lengthy political career.

Oscar-winning actor and former MP Glenda Jackson has died at the age of 87, her agent has said.

Oscar-winning British actress Glenda Jackson, who died on Thursday aged 87, played powerful female roles before abandoning stage and screen for a career in politics where she was unafraid to speak truth to power.- Political stage - Jackson moved seamlessly to politics, challenging Thatcher's free-market capitalist policies that she said were destroying British society.

The late actress was one of the most fascinatingly unpredictable performers Britain has ever produced. Here are the roles that defined her

British actress Glenda Jackson, the two-time Oscar-winning actress who went on to become an MP, died on Thursday at the age of 87, her agent said."Devastated to hear that my predecessor Glenda Jackson has died," she tweeted.

The actor and former MP, who has died aged 87, displayed courage and a sharp mind, on stage and in politics

Jackson was one of the finest British actors of her generation, winning Oscar, Emmy and Tony Awards. Fiercely political, she also served as a member of Parliament for decades.