Actress Joanna ‘Jo’ Bacon had passed away at the age of 72 after battling cancer. Known for her roles in Love Actually, EastEnders, and The Bill, fellow actors attended her funeral on Tuesday to commemorate the icon. Amongst the attendees was Martin Freeman, a fellow Breeders co-star. While the funeral took place Tuesday, Bacon’s death took place a month ago, according to a Facebook post on June 17 from Harlow Theatre Company (HTC), in which Bacon joined in 1978. “It is with much sadness that we inform our HTC members past and present of the passing of Jo Bacon on June 14th following a short and brave battle against cancer,” reads the Facebook post. According to friend Jo Moore, “Jo’s talent as an actor was a gift that she shared with the world. On stage and on screen, she brought us joy, laughter, and inspiration, leaving an indelible mark on the lives of everyone she reached.” Bacon played the mother of Martine McCutcheon’s character Natalie in Love, Actually. Bacon said she “had no regrets,” following her cancer diagnosis and that she “had a brilliant life.” Her last appearance was starring in Moonflower Murders in 2024.
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