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Anne Phelan, Australian actor best known as star of Prisoner, dies aged 75

Phelan also performed in a range of local television series including Homicide, Blue Heelers and Neighbours

Australian actor Anne Phelan, best known for her role in long-running television series Prisoner – known as Prisoner Cell Block H in the UK – has died at the age of 75.

Phelan has been a well-known face on Australian screens since her television debut in 1968, with recurring roles in popular and acclaimed local series including Homicide, Blue Heelers, Neighbours, and Winners and Losers.

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