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Theatre 'visionary' dies
Bristol Post
|July 31, 2025
SYLVIA Young - the founder of a theatre school which taught the likes of singer Amy Winehouse, EastEnders actor Adam Woodyatt and James Bond star Lashana Lynch - has been hailed as a “true visionary” after she died aged 86.
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Her daughters Alison and Frances Ruffelle said it was with “great sadness” that they confirmed the death of their mother, who “passed away peacefully” yesterday.
Their statement read: “Our mum was a true visionary, she gave young people from all walks of life the chance to pursue their performing arts skills to the highest standard. Her rare ability to recognise raw talent and encourage all her students contributed to the richness of today’s theatre and music world, even winning herself an Olivier Award along the way.
“She believed hard work with a bit of luck brought success, and she was an example of that herself.
She leaves as her legacy a wealth of brilliant performers, a thriving school bearing her name, and a priceless place in the nation’s heart.”
This story is from the July 31, 2025 edition of Bristol Post.
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