‘True visionary’ theatre school founder Sylvia Young dies aged 86

Founded in 1981, the Sylvia Young theatre school helped shape talents such as Amy Winehouse and Daniel KaluuyaSylvia Young, the stage school founder who helped nurture the careers of Amy Winehouse, Dua Lipa and Daniel Kaluuya, has died at the age of 86.Her death was confirmed by her daughter Frances Ruffelle on social media. She paid tribute to her “visionary” mother whose school was known for producing many of the biggest names in British pop culture during the last three decades. Continue reading...

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