# Phyllida Law, British stage and screen actress, dies at 94

Phyllida Law, the Scottish-born actress whose career spanned stage, film, and television, has died at age 94. Known for her versatility and prolific output, she was also the mother of actresses Emma and Sophie Thompson. Her death marks the loss of a beloved figure in British entertainment.

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## Sources

### World
- [The Guardian World](https://www.theguardian.com/film/2026/aug/18/phyllida-law-performer-stage-screen-dies) — Tue, 18 Aug 2026 12:42:46 GMT

### Entertainment
- [BBC Entertainment](https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cr7kddmn97do?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss) — Tue, 18 Aug 2026 16:10:09 GMT
- [Variety](https://variety.com/2026/film/global/phyllida-law-dead-emma-thompson-1236837338/) — Tue, 18 Aug 2026 17:11:37 +0000