She lit up the stage, inspired a literary legend, and stole scenes even in her final role — now, at 98, the fearless force behind "Narnia's" Lucy has taken her last curtain call. She was the spirited child who inspired C. S. Lewis's Lucy in "The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe" a trailblazing actress, and the beloved matriarch of a famous British family. Now, Jill Freud — the "Love Actually" star and theatre icon — has passed away at the age of 98, leaving behind a legacy as magical as the fantasy world she once helped shape. A Life That Inspired Fiction — And Touched Hundreds MoreJill Freud, a renowned actress and theatre director, died peacefully on Monday morning, 24 November 2025, surrounded by her large and loving family. Her daughter, broadcaster Emma Freud, shared the heartbreakin

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