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Wales Online reports that the Welsh actress died in her sleep at around 2am today.
Well loved for her portrayal of Doris in the BBC sitcom, the 84-year-old also held roles in various shows including Doctor Who, Last of the Summer Wine and more recently E4 drama Skins.
Writing on Twitter, former co-star James Corden said: "All my thoughts are with the family of Margaret John who played Doris in G and S. A great actress and an incredible lady. She will be missed. (sic)"
Peter Watkins-Hughes, who directed John in comedy A Bit of Tom Jones, commented: "She was the grandmother everyone wanted and a friend to everyone."
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