Stella Tanner
Stella Tanner (1 January 1925 – 26 March 2012) was an English radio and television actress. Tanner was born in 1925 and studied at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (RADA). She left her focus on dramatic acting to form the Tanner Sisters with her sister, Frances Tanner. Together, the Tanner Sisters made hundreds of appearances on British radio and television during the 1950s, even performing alongside Buddy Holly in March 1958. The Tanner Sisters often performed with the Hedley Ward Trio, first appearing with them on the "Educating Archie" radio show from 1950 to 1952. Tanner pursued a  career in television comedy after she and Frances ended the Tanner Sisters act after ten years. Tanner made her television acting debut in 1960 on "Sykes and A...", opposite Eric Sykes. She was cast in guest roles in numerous sitcoms, including an episode of "The Rag Trade" in 1963, "Fawlty Towers" in 1979, and "It Ain't Half Hot Mum" in 1981. From 1971 to 1972 she portrayed Adam Faith's girlfriend's mother in the ITV series, "Budgie". Tanner was also cast as Luisa di Marco in "EastEnders" throughout 1998, as well as a role in "Coronation Street". Stella  Tanner died on 26 March 2012 at the age of 87. She was survived by her daughter, Alexa. Tanner's husband, American actor David Bauer, died in 1973.