Blackadder's Patsy Byrne dies, aged 80

Patsy Byrne has died at the age of 80.

Metro reports that the veteran actress passed away on June 17 at Denville Hall, a retirement home for performers.

A post on the Blackadder Facebook page said: "Very saddened to hear that Blackadder has lost another amazing actor. RIP Patsy Byrne AKA Nursie AKA Bernard.

"You and Flashheart can flirt for an eternity now."

Born in Ashford, Kent, Byrne had an extensive career on British television and in the theatre.

She was most beloved for her role as Nursie on the popular 1980s comedy show Blackadder II.

She also appeared in Liverpool-based sitcom Watching, Playdays and David Copperfield. Her last credit is Holby City in 2006.

Byrne is the second actor from the Blackadder II series to pass away this month.

Actor Rik Mayall, who played Flashheart on the show, recently died from an acute cardiac event.

DigitalSpy