British actress Georgina Cates dies at age 51

British actress Georgina Cates has died at the age of 51. She passed away on May 6, 2026, in Brighton on the south coast of England, though the specific circumstances surrounding her death have not been disclosed.

The news was shared recently via an Instagram post by her daughter, Naiia, who described her mother as a “beautiful” and free-spirited person. Cates is survived by two children, Naiia and her twin brother Jakob.

Cates was recognized for her roles in films such as ‘A Very Long Engagement’ (Un’avventura terribilmente complicata), where she starred alongside Hugh Grant and Alan Rickman, and ‘The Taste of Blood’. Her television career included roles in the BBC sitcom ‘2point4 Children’. She was married to American actor Skeet Ulrich from 1997 to 2005.