British actress Emma Chambers has died at 53.
Her agent John Grant said Saturday that the actress known for her roles in The Vicar of Dibley and Notting Hill had died of natural causes. He did not provide any details and said Chambers' family seeks privacy.
"Over the years, Emma created a wealth of characters and an immense body of work. She brought laughter and joy to many, and will be greatly missed," he said.
Chambers was well known in Britain for her role as Alice Tinker in the long-running The Vicar of Dibley comedy. She had a long career in a variety of television and film roles.
Emma Freud, the wife of The Vicar Of Dibley creator Richard Curtis, said on Twitter that Chambers had been a "beautiful friend":
Our beautiful friend Emma Chambers has died at the age of 53. We're very very sad. She was a great, great comedy performer, and a truly fine actress. And a tender, sweet, funny, unusual, loving human being. pic.twitter.com/vLQcRcv2Ex
— emma freud 💙 🔴 (@emmafreud) February 24, 2018
Actor Hugh Grant, part of the Notting Hill cast, tweeted:
Emma Chambers was a hilarious and very warm person and of course a brilliant actress. Very sad news.
— Hugh Grant (@HackedOffHugh) February 24, 2018
English presenter Rylan Clark-Neal also tweeted:
Gutting news about Emma Chambers. Really really sad. What an actress. Grew up with Alice what an absolute joy to watch. God bless xxx
— Rylan Clark-Neal (@Rylan) February 24, 2018
She was born in Doncaster, 170 miles (275 kilometers) north of London.