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joem
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Andrea Levy RIP Feb 15, 2019 16:34:02 GMT

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Post by joem on Feb 15, 2019 16:34:02 GMT

Hadn't realised she was ill. I actually booked my tickets for Small Island, which is a fine novel, today. RIP.

lynette
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Andrea Levy RIP Feb 15, 2019 23:30:24 GMT

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Post by lynette on Feb 15, 2019 23:30:24 GMT

How very sad. I also didn’t know she was ill. No reason I should know of course but there you are. I’ve also got tix for the play.

Phantom of London
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Andrea Levy RIP Feb 16, 2019 0:41:33 GMT

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Post by Phantom of London on Feb 16, 2019 0:41:33 GMT

So sad she didn’t make it to see her play on stage.

Desperately sad.

hal9000
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Andrea Levy RIP Feb 16, 2019 5:11:08 GMT via mobile

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Post by hal9000 on Feb 16, 2019 5:11:08 GMT

From the BBC obit:

...she studied textile design and became a costume assistant - finding work at the Royal Opera House and the BBC. In 1982 she worked on BBC Two drama Unity, about the Mitford sister who became Hitler's friend. To her astonishment, managers said the actors would not want to be dressed by someone of colour. It was the first time, she said, that she thought of herself as black.

How horrifying that such industry behaviours were considered part of the fabric as recently as 1982.

karloscar
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Andrea Levy RIP Feb 16, 2019 11:36:07 GMT via mobile

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Post by karloscar on Feb 16, 2019 11:36:07 GMT

On the recent imagine doc on her life and work she did say that her cancer had returned and she had limited time left. I'm sure they'll show it again now. Her unique and original voice will be missed.