English actress Jill Gascoine pictured circa 1985. (Photo by Larry Ellis Collection/Getty Images) British actor Jill Gascoine who starred as Detective Inspector Maggie Forbes in The Gentle Touch has died at the age of 83.
It comes as the star, who had been married to fellow actor Alfred Molina since 1986, had been battling Alzheimer's disease for a decade.
Her son Adam from her first marriage shared the news to Facebook, as he wrote: “She suffered from Alzheimer’s for 10 years, so today was a thankful release.
The family is all well, and relieved that she’s not suffering any more.” © Provided by Yahoo! Entertainment UK Jill Gascoine (L) and husband Alfred Molina attend "A Night of Wonders" at Dos Gallos Antiques on June 6, 2013 in Los