Who was Leonie Forbes? Tributes pour in as Jamaican actress and broadcaster dies aged 85
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Jamaica has lost an iconic and pioneering figure in media, film and television.(1/3) Leonie Forbes is a name synonymous with Jamaica and with Jamaican theatre and broadcast. She was always elegant and gracious, and her voice commanded both respect and admiration. Jamaica has lost an iconic and pioneering figure in media, film and television. Leonie appeared in various local films alongside TV shows like Z-Cars, The Odd Man, The Public Eye, and more.
I will always love you.
Sleep well.
Your godbaby.Leonie Forbes, I gained a second mom when you came into my life. My heart breaks tonight as I have lost you. I will forever hold dear, the memories, the love, your smile, the lessons. I will always love you. Sleep well. Your godbaby. I'm heartbroken. She used to call me every single time I presented the news. Some days with constructive feedback... other days to tell me how much of a joy it was to watch me on air.... She was an icon. RIP Leonie Forbes.I'm heartbroken. She used to call me every single time I presented the news. Some days with constructive feedback... other days to tell me how much of a joy it was to watch me on air.... She was an icon. RIP Leonie Forbes. Breaking News:
Leonie Forbes has died.
She was one of the foremost names in Jamaican media with an impressive body of work as an actor, journalist and educator.
RIP to a lovely human.Breaking News:Leonie Forbes has died.She was one of the foremost names in Jamaican media with an impressive body of work as an actor, journalist and educator.RIP to a lovely human. We are saddened by the passing of Leonie Forbes, a great personality of Jamaican drama and culture who has been a household name for most of our lifetimes. We honour her contribution to our country. RIP Leonie. Theatre icon and pioneering voice in Jamaican television and radio, Leonie Forbes, has died. She was 85. Forbes played leading roles in twelve pantomimes and has acted in plays such as 'The Rope and the Cross' and 'Old Story Time'.
Theatre icon and pioneering voice in Jamaican television and radio, Leonie Forbes, has died. She was 85. Forbes played leading roles in twelve pantomimes and has acted in plays such as 'The Rope and the Cross' and 'Old Story Time'. We are saddened by the passing of Leonie Forbes, a great personality of Jamaican drama and culture who has been a household name for most of our lifetimes. We honour her contribution to our country. RIP Leonie. RIP Leonie ForbesRIP Leonie Forbes Every place has its legends: Leonie Forbes is one of Jamaica’s greatest. As a young person, I watched her on film & stage. Imagine my luck when I got to work with her, twice: sharing the stage as actors & her bringing my words to life on screen. Thank you. RIP & Walk Good!Every place has its legends: Leonie Forbes is one of Jamaica’s greatest. As a young person, I watched her on film & stage. Imagine my luck when I got to work with her, twice: sharing the stage as actors & her bringing my words to life on screen. Thank you. RIP & Walk Good! RIP Leonie Forbes. What a warm, wonderful, super talented woman! Getting a hug up from Leonie Forbes after my this evening on Getting a hug up from Leonie Forbes after my this evening on RIP Leonie Forbes. What a warm, wonderful, super talented woman! Accomplished and well known Jamaican actress, broadcaster, and producer, Leonie Forbes OD, has passed away.
Forbes was active in theatre, radio, and television for several decades.
She passed away at 85 years old.... Accomplished and well known Jamaican actress, broadcaster, and producer, Leonie Forbes OD, has passed away.Forbes was active in theatre, radio, and television for several decades.She passed away at 85 years old.... What was nicer than Leonie Forbes in a pantomime What was nicer than Leonie Forbes in a pantomime Rest well, Ms. Leonie Forbes. You will be missed. Rest well, Ms. Leonie Forbes. You will be missed. Leonie Forbes is survived by her husband Dr. Keith Amiel, her four children, and family. Poll : 0 votes Thank You! Show More Comments No thanks Delete Cancel Update Reply ❮ ❯ No thanks Delete Cancel Update Reply ❮ ❯ Be the first one to comment on this story More from Sportskeeda Fetching more content... 1 Logout No Results Found
Who was Leonie Forbes Tributes pour in as Jamaican actress and broadcaster dies aged 85
Leonie Forbes died at the age of 85 (Image via Twitter/seanab876) Well-known actress, broadcaster, and producer Leonie Forbes passed away on October 25 at the age of 85. Andrew Holness mentioned in a tweet that Forbes’ name is synonymous with Jamaica, alongside Jamaican theater and broadcast. The tweet stated, “She was always an elegant, gracious woman whose voice commanded both respect and admiration. We say thanks to Leonie for her contribution to Jamaican arts and culture, and we express our deep sadness at out passing.” (1/3) Leonie Forbes is a name synonymous with Jamaica and with Jamaican theatre and broadcast. She was always elegant and gracious, and her voice commanded both respect and admiration.Jamaica has lost an iconic and pioneering figure in media, film and television.(1/3) Leonie Forbes is a name synonymous with Jamaica and with Jamaican theatre and broadcast. She was always elegant and gracious, and her voice commanded both respect and admiration. Jamaica has lost an iconic and pioneering figure in media, film and television. Leonie appeared in various local films alongside TV shows like Z-Cars, The Odd Man, The Public Eye, and more.
Leonie Forbes was made an Officer of the Order of Distinction for her distinctive career and works
Born on June 14, 1937, Leonie Forbes was raised in Kingston, Jamaica. She joined Kingston Senior School, followed by Excelsior College and the Durham College of Commerce. Following her schooling, she joined the University of the West Indies as a typist. She then started working for playwright Barry Reckord and typed his scripts. She joined as a radio announcer at the Jamaica Broadcasting Corporation in 1959 and acquired a scholarship to join the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art in England. Leonie Forbes was an actress, broadcaster, and producer (Image via Canute Lawrence/Facebook) Forbes studied , television, and stage techniques at RADA for six years. She even worked as a writer for BBC Caribbean and appeared in various TV shows like Z-Cars, The Odd Man, Public Eye, and Hugh and I. She made her first appearance at the theater portraying an important role in Lloyd Reckord’s Busha Bluebeard in 1962. Leonie then returned to Jamaica and continued to work with the JBC in 1966. She continued to reside in Australia from 1968 to 1970 as her was working at the University of Queensland at the time. She even appeared in a few radio dramas for the Australian Broadcasting Corporation and worked part-time as a drama teacher. She was chosen as the head of the JBC’s FM service, Radio Two, in 1972 and was promoted to director of radio broadcasting in 1976. Leonie then appeared in several local plays and films, along with overseas productions like Milk and Honey, The Orchid House, and Soul Survivor. She joined as an Officer of the Order of Distinction in 1980. Forbes’ autobiography titled Leonie: Her Autobiography was released in August 2012. While speaking to The Sunday Gleaner at the time, she said that she liked making people smile and forget their troubles and would describe it as a series of happy accidents that led her to her profession. She added, “It was very different. Well, for one, now we get paid. Back then, we did it purely out of love and interest.” Leonie mentioned that things are now different since there are more performing spaces, productions run longer and people can now travel and showcase their talent.Netizens pay tribute to Leoni Forbes on Twitter
was flooded with tributes for the late actress and broadcaster, with many recalling their interactions with her. Leonie Forbes, I gained a second mom when you came into my life. My heart breaks tonight as I have lost you. I will forever hold dear, the memories, the love, your smile, the lessons.I will always love you.
Sleep well.
Your godbaby.Leonie Forbes, I gained a second mom when you came into my life. My heart breaks tonight as I have lost you. I will forever hold dear, the memories, the love, your smile, the lessons. I will always love you. Sleep well. Your godbaby. I'm heartbroken. She used to call me every single time I presented the news. Some days with constructive feedback... other days to tell me how much of a joy it was to watch me on air.... She was an icon. RIP Leonie Forbes.I'm heartbroken. She used to call me every single time I presented the news. Some days with constructive feedback... other days to tell me how much of a joy it was to watch me on air.... She was an icon. RIP Leonie Forbes. Breaking News:
Leonie Forbes has died.
She was one of the foremost names in Jamaican media with an impressive body of work as an actor, journalist and educator.
RIP to a lovely human.Breaking News:Leonie Forbes has died.She was one of the foremost names in Jamaican media with an impressive body of work as an actor, journalist and educator.RIP to a lovely human. We are saddened by the passing of Leonie Forbes, a great personality of Jamaican drama and culture who has been a household name for most of our lifetimes. We honour her contribution to our country. RIP Leonie. Theatre icon and pioneering voice in Jamaican television and radio, Leonie Forbes, has died. She was 85. Forbes played leading roles in twelve pantomimes and has acted in plays such as 'The Rope and the Cross' and 'Old Story Time'.
Theatre icon and pioneering voice in Jamaican television and radio, Leonie Forbes, has died. She was 85. Forbes played leading roles in twelve pantomimes and has acted in plays such as 'The Rope and the Cross' and 'Old Story Time'. We are saddened by the passing of Leonie Forbes, a great personality of Jamaican drama and culture who has been a household name for most of our lifetimes. We honour her contribution to our country. RIP Leonie. RIP Leonie ForbesRIP Leonie Forbes Every place has its legends: Leonie Forbes is one of Jamaica’s greatest. As a young person, I watched her on film & stage. Imagine my luck when I got to work with her, twice: sharing the stage as actors & her bringing my words to life on screen. Thank you. RIP & Walk Good!Every place has its legends: Leonie Forbes is one of Jamaica’s greatest. As a young person, I watched her on film & stage. Imagine my luck when I got to work with her, twice: sharing the stage as actors & her bringing my words to life on screen. Thank you. RIP & Walk Good! RIP Leonie Forbes. What a warm, wonderful, super talented woman! Getting a hug up from Leonie Forbes after my this evening on Getting a hug up from Leonie Forbes after my this evening on RIP Leonie Forbes. What a warm, wonderful, super talented woman! Accomplished and well known Jamaican actress, broadcaster, and producer, Leonie Forbes OD, has passed away.
Forbes was active in theatre, radio, and television for several decades.
She passed away at 85 years old.... Accomplished and well known Jamaican actress, broadcaster, and producer, Leonie Forbes OD, has passed away.Forbes was active in theatre, radio, and television for several decades.She passed away at 85 years old.... What was nicer than Leonie Forbes in a pantomime What was nicer than Leonie Forbes in a pantomime Rest well, Ms. Leonie Forbes. You will be missed. Rest well, Ms. Leonie Forbes. You will be missed. Leonie Forbes is survived by her husband Dr. Keith Amiel, her four children, and family. Poll : 0 votes Thank You! Show More Comments No thanks Delete Cancel Update Reply ❮ ❯ No thanks Delete Cancel Update Reply ❮ ❯ Be the first one to comment on this story More from Sportskeeda Fetching more content... 1 Logout No Results Found