Actress Georgina Cates, best known for playing Jenny Porter in the first two series of the BBC sitcom 2point4 Children, has died aged 51. Tributes from fans and members of the show’s creative team have been posted following the news.
According to Metro, the show’s creator Andrew Marshall shared that he has only just learned of Cates’ death and that she died on May 6. He did not disclose additional details, and the cause of death has not been made public, with sources also noting it is unclear why the announcement comes later. Metro adds that Cates’ real name was Claire Woodgate and describes her early breakthrough role at 16.
All outlets report the same core facts: her age, her association with 2point4 Children, and that tributes are being offered. Coverage differs mainly in wording and in the limited context provided about how and when the news was first shared online.
