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Old 28-07-2016, 13:24
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Reports are starting to come in that Vivean Gray has died aged 92. Can't see anything on the Neighbours website or Twitter feeds yet but the Prisoner feeds are starting to announce this news.
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Old 28-07-2016, 13:26
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Very sorry to read this. RIP.
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Old 28-07-2016, 13:49
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R.I.P Vivean Gray

Mrs Mangel was a great character yes she was rather an old battle axe, but she cared for those close to her
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Old 28-07-2016, 14:01
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I remember her as Mrs Jessup in The Sullivans, a character who was very similar to Mrs Mangel
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Old 28-07-2016, 14:06
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Ah bless Mrs Mangel, one of the greats. RiP Vivean.
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Old 28-07-2016, 14:10
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Sad news. Seems even more appropriate we saw the famous Mrs Mangel painting in Neighbours recently.
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Old 28-07-2016, 14:15
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Delighted to hear she got to such a good age. RIP.
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Old 28-07-2016, 14:18
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One of the all-time great soap characters
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Old 28-07-2016, 14:36
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Oh this is sad. I didn't realise she was born in Cleethorpes either-i always assumed she was born in Australia.
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Old 28-07-2016, 15:06
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She was a great character back in the day. I loved the whole plain Jane superbrain storyline and her getting together with Mike.

RIP and condolences to her family.
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Old 28-07-2016, 15:12
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Are we sure?
Nothing on any of the news sites, twitter etc..her wiki page hasn't been updated yet either.
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Old 28-07-2016, 15:20
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Are we sure?
Nothing on any of the news sites, twitter etc..her wiki page hasn't been updated yet either.
Yes, I was just about to say I can't see anything outside social media so I hope this isn't another Jean Alexander-style misreporting

Sad if it's true though.
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Old 28-07-2016, 15:23
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When I first read this I also questioned it but the originating tweet came from a member of the Prisoner cast. Odd that nothing has been released yet by Neighbours though.
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Old 28-07-2016, 15:37
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Sad news if true that Vivean Gray has died at the age of 92, she was wonderful as Mrs Mangel and she is one of the all time great soap characters not just in Neighbours but out of soaps in general remarkable considering she was only in Neighbours for a short period really. I have mentioned it on here before but Vivean Gray looked ancient in the 1980's she was 'only' in her early 60's when she was in Neighbours but could of passed as 10 years older at least, my Mum is the same age as Mrs. Mangel was then now but she looks so much younger, i don't know if people seemed to age quicker back then as apposed to now but it seems strange somehow still 92 years of age is a fantastic innings.
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Old 28-07-2016, 15:57
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I remember her as Edna Pearson in Prisoner.
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Old 28-07-2016, 16:24
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Has this been confirmed anywhere? I can't see anything online at all about her death being reported. If it is true, then RIP to a brilliant actress.
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Old 28-07-2016, 16:26
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RIP, Vivien.

Mrs Mangel was a sour old boot, but such a legendary Neighbours character. Even plenty of non viewers would have been aware of the character.
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Old 28-07-2016, 16:45
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Another hoax?
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Old 28-07-2016, 16:45
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I use the term "shameless hussy" to this very day - I'd never heard it until Mrs Mangel uttered it to Madge
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Old 28-07-2016, 16:48
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Aw, sad news. R.I.P.

Her final Neighbours scene.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qgTpdIhM1sA
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Old 28-07-2016, 17:11
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RIP - its hard to believe she actually left the show in 1987...

Iconic character indeed.
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Old 28-07-2016, 17:24
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Aw, sad news. R.I.P.

Her final Neighbours scene.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qgTpdIhM1sA
I just love her scene with Madge, extremely touching.

RIP - Very sad to hear, Mrs Mangel was truly a fabulous character and one who will be remembered for many years to come.
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Old 28-07-2016, 17:25
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I just love her scene with Madge, extremely touching.

RIP - Very sad to hear, Mrs Mangel was truly a fabulous character and one who will be remembered for many years to come.
Agreed.
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Old 28-07-2016, 18:15
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I can't find anything other than this thread.

RIP, sad news if she has passed.

If not then the thread and hoax is in very poor taste
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Old 28-07-2016, 18:58
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Word is reaching us that actress Vivean Gray has passed away at the age of 92. Probably best remembered as Mrs Mangel in Neighbours, she also played the role of Edna Pearson in Prisoner. We send our thoughts to Vivean's family and friends during this time.

6 days after her birthday
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