Veteran actress and Prisoner star Mary Ward dies 'peacefully' aged 106

Veteran actress and Prisoner star Mary Ward dies 'peacefully' aged 106 Mary Ward has passed away at the age of 106 The veteran actress, best known for her role as 'Mum' in the Australian crime drama Prisoner, died 'peacefully' at a BlueCross aged care facility Her nephew Mark Breheny told TV Tonight, the family would visit Mary regularly until lockdown restrictions were enforced 'She led a remarkable life and spent her final years much loved and supported by family and friends,' he said 'Not to mention the occasional Prisoner fan many of whom who still wrote to her' Born on March 6, 1915, Mary is best known for her role in late '70s/early '80s drama Prisoner She then went on to appear as 'Dee' in the 1980's drama, Sons and Daughters, with an acting career spanning six decades Mary also appeared in a slew of iconic Australian TV shows, including A Country Practice, The Henderson Kids, Neighbours and Blue Heelers