Miss Moneypenny, the Bond secretary played by British actress Pamela Salem in “Never Say Never Again,” has passed away. Salem passed away at her Florida home on Wednesday at the age of 80, according to her agent Maddie Burdett Coutts, who confirmed the news to The Times over the phone.
The reason of death was not disclosed along with any other data. “She wasn’t just a client, she was a friend,” Burdett Coutts remarked. Everything is a little raw because we’ve been friends for a long time. Truly, she was the most delightful human being.
On Friday, the news of Salem’s death was confirmed in a press release by Big Finish, a British production and publishing business. The news release began, “Everyone at Big Finish was shocked and saddened to learn about the passing of our friend and colleague Pamela Salem,” before going on to describe Salem’s life and work.
The actor’s work ethic and kind personality were recalled by Big Finish contributor and Salem’s audio drama producer David Richardson. Along with her co-stars, the production crew, guest stars, and guests, he described her as “a very gentle person” in the press release.
“She was very knowledgeable about our lives, families, and life stories, and she spoke enthusiastically about her Miami Beach home, waking up to waves and warmth.” According to IMDb, Salem’s movie career began in the late 1960s and will conclude soon before 2020.
He was born in India in 1944. Her 1983 appearance as secretary Miss Moneypenny opposite Sean Connery’s James Bond in the unofficial Bond film “Never Say Never Again” stands out among her other famous projects.
The original “Doctor Who” series had nine appearances by Salem, adding to his reputation. In the years leading up to her death, she worked on a number of audio drama projects with Big Finish, drawing inspiration from her time on the popular science fiction series.
British shows “EastEnders,” “Into the Labyrinth,” and “Buccaneer” were among the actor’s more substantial television roles. “French Fields” is only one of her many TV credits; she has also been on “ER,” “The West Wing,” and “Big Love,” three American dramas.
The Great Train Robbery (1978), in which Salem co-starred with Sean Connery, “Salomé,” “Gods and Monsters,” and “April’s Shower” are among Salem’s cinematic credits.
Following her upbringing in England, Salem studied acting at the Royal Central School of Speech in London and Heidelberg University in Germany. She then began her career in repertory theater in Chesterfield and York.
She left the country in the ’90s and finally made her home in Miami and Los Angeles. Irish actor Michael O’Hagan, who she wed, passed away in 2017 when he was 77 years old. Gille Robic, Salem’s sister and a puppeteer and poet, is still alive and well.
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