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Leonie Forbes A Jamaican Actress Passed Away At The Age Of 85

Leonie Forbes

An accomplished actress, host, and producer named Leonie Forbes passed away on October 25 at the age of 85.

The name Forbes is connected with Jamaica, along with Jamaican theater and television, according to Prime Minister Andrew Holness in a tweet. As stated in the tweet,

She was always a beautiful, gracious lady with a voice that begged for admiration. We wish to express our appreciation for Leonie’s contributions to Jamaican art and culture as well as our deep sorrow at her departure.

Leonie has appeared in several regional movies and TV shows, including Z-Cars, The Odd Man, The Public Eye, and others.

For her exceptional career and services, Leonie Forbes was named an Officer of the Order of Distinction.
On June 14, 1937, Forbes was born in Kingston, Jamaica. She went to Durham College of Commerce, Excelsior College, and Kingston Senior School.

She then worked as a typewriter at the University of the West Indies after completing her education. Following that, she started typing for author Barry Reckord. She started working for the Jamaica Broadcasting Corporation as a radio announcer in 1959 and was awarded a scholarship to study at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art in England.

Lauren Forbes

Forbes studied radio, television, and stage techniques at RADA for six years. She has acted in shows like Z-Cars, The Odd Man, Public Eye, and Hugh and I, and she has also written for BBC Caribbean.

She made her stage debut in Lloyd Reckord’s Busha Bluebeard in 1962 as a significant figure. In 1966, Leonie went back to Jamaica and carried on her job for the JBC.

Since her spouse was employed at the University of Queensland at the time, she remained in Australia from 1968 until 1970. Additionally, she worked as an actor in a few radio dramas for the Australian Broadcasting Corporation and part-time taught theater.

She was given the job of running Radio Two, the JBC’s FM station, in 1972, and 1976, she was promoted to director of radio broadcasting. Later, Leonie appeared in other regional plays and movies in addition to foreign productions like Milk and Honey, The Orchid House, and Soul Survivor.

She was made an Officer of the Order of Distinction in 1980. The autobiography of Forbes titled Leonie: Her Autobiography, was released in August 2012. At the time, she told The Sunday Gleaner that she loved making people smile and forget their difficulties and that she got her position as a result of a series of fortuitous coincidences. She went on,

“It was unique. First off, we are now being paid. Back then, we just did it because we were interested and in love.

Since more venues for performances, shows last longer, and people may now travel and exhibit their talents, according to Leonie, things have changed.

People on Twitter honor Leoni Forbes

\On Twitter, many people paid tribute to the late actress and presenter and reminisced about their interactions with her. Her four children, as well as her husband, Dr. Keith Amiel, and other family members, survive Leonie Forbes.

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