British Lawnmower Museum in the town, where it is still on display. Alexander announced her retirement in 2012, two years after her last television appearance. Her acting career lasted for more than 60 years. She celebrated her 90th birthday on 11 October 2016, but was taken ill and died three days later in Southport Hospital. Filmography Awards and nominations References External links 1926 births 2016 deaths 20th-century English actresses 21st-century English actresses Actresses from Liverpool English autobiographers English soap opera actresses English stage actresses English television actresses English voice actresses People from Southport British comedy actresses Women autobiographers