Josephine Tewson

Josephine Tewson
Tewson in 1968, between Ronnie Corbett (left) and Ronnie Barker (right)
Born	Josephine Ann Tewson (1931-02-26)26 February 1931 Hampstead, London, England
Died	18 August 2022(2022-08-18) (aged 91) Northwood, London, England
Occupation	Actress
Years active	1952–2019
Spouses	Leonard Rossiter ​ ​ (m. 1958; div. 1961)​ Henry Newman ​ ​ (m. 1972; died 1980)​

Josephine Ann Tewson (26 February 1931 – 18 August 2022) was an English actress, known for her roles in British television sitcoms and comedies. She portrayed Edna Hawkins ("Mrs H") on Shelley (1979–1982), Jane Travers in Clarence (1988), and Miss Lucinda Davenport in Last of the Summer Wine (2003–2010). She portrayed the frequently put-upon neighbour Elizabeth "Liz" Warden in Keeping Up Appearances (1990–1995). Tewson's professional career lasted more than 65 years, from 1952 until her retirement in 2019.