Elsie Kelly, Benidorm Star, Passes Away at 89

0:00On April 22nd, Elsie Kelly, the beloved actress from the ITV sitcom Benadorm, has passed away at 89. She died surrounded by family on Tuesday after a five-decade career in TV. Best known as Noreen Malpe, the eccentric adoptive mom to Johnny Vegas's GF, she lit up the screen for over 10 years in the Spanish holiday show. Earlier, she played Gossipy Cleaner Eileen Tartabiga in the Soak Crossroads right up to its end in 1988. Liverpool-born Kelly brought warmth to every role. Tributes poured in fast. Benadorm creator Darren Litten hailed her comic genius, noting how her part grew from a few lines to a fan favorite, even adding a twin sister later. On, co-star Chrissy Rock called her an absolute joy, sharing laughs on set in recent theater visits. Fans everywhere feel the loss of this comedy icon.