Eva Mottley

Eva Henderson Mottley (24 October 1953 – 14 February 1985) was a Barbadian-born British actress. She played Bella O'Reilly in the television drama Widows, and made one appearance as Corinne Tulser in Only Fools and Horses.
==Career==
Mottley had a guest role on the sitcom Only Fools and Horses, in the episode "Who's a Pretty Boy? as Corinne, the sharp-tongued wife of regular character Denzil. The character was originally set to appear in more episodes, but due to Mottley's death, John Sullivan chose not to recast the role out of respect to Mottley. Her character, Corinne, later separated from Denzil.
==Death==
In the months leading up to her death, Mottley became depressed about losing her job and developed an addiction to cocaine and alcohol. Her addiction led to debts of £25,000 (equivalent to £81,000 in 2019). On Valentine's Day 1985, Mottley’s body was found in her Shirland Road flat in Maida Vale, West London. She had died by suicide by overdosing on alcohol and barbiturates. She was 31 years old. She left one suicide note to her parents and another note that was only partially legible.
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Category:1953 births
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Category:Deceased