Sanda Kerr, a well-known singer and actress has died at the age of 84 after a battle with cancer. As reported by Kent Online, she was most well known for her time on the beloved children's series Bagpuss.
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"After finding out that she had leukaemia in march, Sandra has been having supportive treatments and transfusions to help her do some of the things she wanted to do - but mostly she wanted to sit with her family, walk on the Northumbrian coast she loved so dearly."
Fagan also thanked the places where she received care from - "The care Sandra received from Alnwick Infirmary, Cramlington Hospital and Wansbeck Palliative Care was absolutely exemplary."
She was most well known for her role in the children's TV show Bagpuss, which was renowned in the UK. She voiced Madeleine, and also scored and was the singer in the music for the show.
The singer also was known for playing a number of instruments, too. She was pictured in Fagan's social media post having played the dulcimer, whilst Kent Online showed her playing the accordion.
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Tributes Poured in for the Singer
Tributes have poured in for the singer and Bagpuss star.
A tribute on a Facebook page dedicated to small films posted a touching tribute. There, they wrote, "Sandra's music brought joy to the world, and it will continue to inspire generations of musicians and storytellers... she also taught the world so much with gentle and wise words as the voice of Madeleine the Rag Doll... we hope her musical rounds will be sung for years to come."
Commenters on social media also spoke of their experiences with her. "Not only did I love Nancy and her family's incredible folk music, as well as her music for 'Bagpuss', but I grew up listening to her children's songs on cassette as the soundtrack of my childhood," one wrote.
This is a truly huge loss for fans of Bagpuss and beyond. May she rest in peace.
