Actress Dora Bryan, known for roles in TV's Last of the Summer Wine and the classic British film A Taste Of Honey, has died at the age of 91.

The star, who was still performing into her 80s, had been living in a nursing home in recent years.

She spent five years playing Ros Utterthwaite in Last of the Summer Wine.

During her half century career she took on dozens of other roles. She earned an Olivier award for best supporting actress in 1995 for her performance in The Birthday Party.

Bryan was born in Southport, Lancashire, and honed her skills as a performer during the Second World War with Ensa, the armed forces entertainers.