Sylvia Syms Leaves £1.4M Estate to Family

Sylvia Syms, the beloved EastEnders actress who portrayed Olive Woodhouse from 2007 to 2010, passed away in January 2023 at the age of 89, leaving behind an estate valued at £1.43 million. Her will reveals that she bequeathed the majority of her fortune to her two children, Ben and Beatie Edney, while also making charitable donations including £5,000 to the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art and £2,000 each to Intermission and Age UK. Syms enjoyed a prolific career spanning over six decades, with notable roles in films like Ice Cold in Alex and the Oscar-winning The Queen. She died peacefully at Denville Hall, a care home for entertainment industry figures, and her family expressed deep gratitude for her life and care she received. Her legacy includes not only her children, who followed in her acting footsteps, but also her contributions to the arts and charitable causes. Tributes from her family highlighted her joyful and adventurous spirit throughout her life.