TV star Sheila Kennelly known for iconic soap roles dies aged 88

Sheila Kennelly has died aged 88 (Picture: TV Tonight )

Sheila Kennelly, best known for her appearances in Australian soap Home and Away, has died aged 88.

The British actress starred in the original cast as Floss McPhee, a retired pensioner who had left behind the ever-changing life of a carnival worker.

Andrew Mercado, a TV historian, confirmed her death on social media, saying she died the way she always wanted: ‘Falling off the twig as she would say, on her beloved farm in the Hunter Valley’.

He added: ‘She was surrounded by her dogs and dear family who looked after her so lovingly in her final days.

‘Sheila starred as several iconic characters in some of Aussie TV’s biggest shows, including wig-wearing barmaid Norma Whittaker...