Pauline Collins, known for her role in "Shirley Valentine", has died at the age of 82, leaving an impressive legacy in theater and film.

Pauline Collins, a British actress, became well-known for her role in the BBC sitcom "The Liver Birds" and gained international recognition for her role in "Upstairs, Downstairs" in 1971. Collins was nominated for an Oscar and won a BAFTA award for Best Actress due to her performance in the 1989 film "Shirley Valentine." Her family described her as a brilliant presence, full of humor and spirit.

Pauline Collins played the title role in the stage version of "Shirley Valentine" both in the West End and on Broadway. Among her notable films are "City of Joy," "Paradise Road," and "Mrs Caldicot's Cabbage War," in which she starred alongside her husband. Her death leaves a great sadness among those who admired her.