Big Finish, a production company, announced the news on social media on February 23rd, saying, “We are utterly heartbroken to confirm the passing of our dear friend and colleague, Pamela Salem”.
James Bond actress dies at age 80.
David Richardson, who worked with Pamela, praised the actress, saying, “Pamela Salem was lovely, and we all loved her.”
“Whenever there was a Big Finish recording for her, she’d fly in from Miami on her own, with little fuss or hoopla, and arrive at the studio with the warmest grins, the greatest hugs, and often gifts. “She was a very gentle person,” he added.
Karen Gledhill, a Doctor Who actress, added, “Pamela was the kindest, most generous actor I have ever worked with. We became friends, and whenever we met were always so pleased to see each other – what a privilege to have worked with her.”
For those unfamiliar, Salem was born in India in 1944. She attended Heidelberg University in Germany before studying at the Central School of Speech and Drama in London and beginning her career in theatre in Chesterfield and York.
Spy enthusiasts recognize her as Miss Moneypenny from the 1983 007 film Never Say Never, but the actress has a long list of credits, including Doctor Who, Blake’s 7, Eastenders, and ER.
