Children's TV Icon Carol Lee Scott Dies After Cancer Battle

Carol Lee Scott, beloved for her portrayal of the eccentric green witch Grotbags on the 1980s ITV children’s show Emu's World, passed away from cancer in 2017 at age 74. Her character was famous for trying to use magic on children and managing her minion Croc with a parasol-shaped wand called a bazazzer. Scott's career began singing in London pubs before she entertained at Pontins holiday resorts for 19 years and performed in working men's clubs. She met Rod Hull in Cleethorpes, leading to her debut on Emu's World in 1982, with subsequent roles in the animated spin-off Rod 'n' Emu and her own shows. Separately, former child star Jeffrey Louis Starr, known for his role as Mike Engelberg in the Bad News Bears sequels, died at 61 after a prolonged illness, with his brother paying tribute to his kindness and impact. Both figures left lasting legacies in children’s entertainment and family-oriented media.