Popular actress Gwyneth Powell passed away on September 8 at the age of 76. Her agent Matthew Lacey revealed that Powell died following complications resulting from an operation for a perforated colon. He added that the actress, who was known for her performances on the BBC show Grange Hill, passed away peacefully with her husband and niece at her bedside. Detailed information on her funeral shall be unveiled soon.Ashley Blaker@AshleyBlakerRIP Gwyneth Powell aka Mrs McCluskey. She felt as much like my Headteacher as the head of the school I actually went to. Was also a delight to work with when she guested on ⁦@RealMattLucas⁩ Awards 10 years ago. RIP.1039RIP Gwyneth Powell aka Mrs McCluskey. She felt as much like my Headteacher as the head of the school I actually went to. Was also a delight to work with when she guested on ⁦@RealMattLucas⁩ Awards 10 years ago. RIP. https://t.co/kDoJgMzH0SGwyneth Powell’s character in Grange HillGwyneth Powell portrayed the role of Bridget McClusky in the BBC children’s television drama series, Grange Hill. The character was the headteacher of Grange Hill and Powell played the role from 1981 to 1984 and later from 1986 to 1991.Created by Phil Redmond, Grange Hill premiered on BBC1 on February 8, 1978, and became one of the longest-running shows on British television. The series gained recognition for changing its theme song thrice.The series was canceled in 2008 after airing for 30 years when the makers felt that it had run its course.Everything known about Gwyneth PowellBorn on July 5, 1940, Gwyneth Powell enrolled at Cheadle County Grammar School for Girls. She was praised for her appearance as Fat Urs in the National Youth Theatre’s production of Ben Jonson’s Bartholemew Fair. Although she trained herself as a teacher at Goldsmiths, University of London, she decided to pursue acting.She made her television debut with the LWT science-fiction thriller series The Guardians. Created by Rex Firkin and Vincent Tilsley, the show premiered on July 10, 1971, and concluded on October 2, 1971.Gwyneth Powell appeared in various TV shows (Image via cpsouthon/Twitter)She continued to play minor roles in other TV shows until she was cast on the BBC1 show, Grange Hill. Speaking about her role in 2008, she said that her character was written as a twin but she was young at the time.Gwyneth wanted to play a different kind of role and asked the writers and producers of Grange Hill to write her character out of the show. She helped E. M. Delafield’s Diary of the Provincial Lady acquire the rights and it was adapted as a one-woman show in Edinburgh.Powell also appeared in other TV series like A Touch of Frost, Father Brown, Heartbeat, Hetty Wainthropp Investigates, and others. She appeared as a school teacher on an episode of the BBC Schools show, Watch. Gweneth reprised her role as Mrs McClusky in a cameo appearance for one episode of Ashes to Ashes.She portrayed Nana in the BBC Three sitcom, The Gemma Factor, and played a supporting role in the Nickelodeon mystery television series, House of Anubis. She appeared as Polly Davies in the Channel 4 comedy show, Man Down.Netizens pay tribute to Powell on TwitterGwyneth Powell gained recognition in all these years for her flawless performances on multiple TV shows. Twitter was flooded with tributes when people heard about her demise.The Jase 🐶 🎸 🎥@jasemonkeyRIP Gwyneth Powell, this one's for you. #GwynethPowell #MrsMcCluskey16232RIP Gwyneth Powell, this one's for you. #GwynethPowell #MrsMcCluskey https://t.co/dbgdFuf7mMAuntie Pegg@AuntiePeggRIP Gwyneth Powell aka Mrs McCluskey from Grange Hill.9914RIP Gwyneth Powell aka Mrs McCluskey from Grange Hill. https://t.co/4RjlhgFG00Kate Plantin CDG@kateplantinIt is with very great sadness that I can now let you know that the wonderful actress and friend of over forty years Gwyneth Powell passed away last week. My love and condolences are with her husband Alan Leith, family and friends. You will be forever in our hearts. RIP darling1605It is with very great sadness that I can now let you know that the wonderful actress and friend of over forty years Gwyneth Powell passed away last week. My love and condolences are with her husband Alan Leith, family and friends. You will be forever in our hearts. RIP darling https://t.co/RaUmilzZJ5Mick@nalaknipVery sad news about Gwyneth Powell. Like many others I grew up watching her in Grange Hill, but her role as Dan’s mother in Man Down was absolutely fantastic. #RIP586Very sad news about Gwyneth Powell. Like many others I grew up watching her in Grange Hill, but her role as Dan’s mother in Man Down was absolutely fantastic. #RIP https://t.co/fBD85PRTFULily May Sherratt@IreneWildthymeThe wonderful Gwyneth Powell has died... My brother and I were saying how marvellous she was just the other day. May she RIP x719The wonderful Gwyneth Powell has died... My brother and I were saying how marvellous she was just the other day. May she RIP x https://t.co/uvzy6zvi9aEddie@xoxodairRIP to Gwyneth Powell who played Nina’s gran in House of Anubis4RIP to Gwyneth Powell who played Nina’s gran in House of Anubis https://t.co/5t0bIaG9c1Toby Hadoke@TobyHadokeRIP Gwyneth Powell: Mrs McCluskey off of Grange Hill but like a lot of actors well known for one role she was bloody ace in loads more (dating right back to The Guardians in 1971!!!). Terrific to see her still going strong in recent shows. Proper TV legend and a fine actress.40554RIP Gwyneth Powell: Mrs McCluskey off of Grange Hill but like a lot of actors well known for one role she was bloody ace in loads more (dating right back to The Guardians in 1971!!!). Terrific to see her still going strong in recent shows. Proper TV legend and a fine actress.🔥🍔BERGERKING 👑🔥@BradYNWA6Iconic in Grange Hill and brilliant in Man DownRIP Gwyneth Powell292Iconic in Grange Hill and brilliant in Man DownRIP Gwyneth Powell https://t.co/uCKcCzvJnwMark Getz@MarkGetz6I am very upset to have heard that Gwyneth Powell the actress who played Mrs McClusky in Grange Hill passed away on Thursday. She was a lovely and sweet lady. I spoke to her several times on the phone and cant believe she was a regular listener to my radio show. RIP dear Gwyneth92I am very upset to have heard that Gwyneth Powell the actress who played Mrs McClusky in Grange Hill passed away on Thursday. She was a lovely and sweet lady. I spoke to her several times on the phone and cant believe she was a regular listener to my radio show. RIP dear Gwyneth https://t.co/DhEzXB3QywFi ❤️🎵@fifigabor04RIP Gwyneth Powell. Reunited with Rik. 3RIP Gwyneth Powell. Reunited with Rik. ❤️ https://t.co/LyZhtBHPv4Powell’s survivors include her husband Alan Leith.