Elisabeth Kirkby: key obituary facts
Is Elisabeth Kirkby dead? Yes. Elisabeth Kirkby died on April 20, 2026, at age 105.
Cause of death: Elisabeth Kirkby's cause of death has not been publicly confirmed.
What was Elisabeth Kirkby known for?
They was known as Australian actress (Number 96), politician and radio broadcaster, New South Wales councillor (1981–1998).
More about Elisabeth Kirkby
Born: Elisabeth Wilma Burton Kirkby(1921-01-26)26 January 1921Bolton, Lancashire, England.
Occupation: Politician, actress, radio broadcaster, stage manager, writer, commentator, producer, director, sheep and wheat farmer.
Known for: Number 96 (TV series as "Lucy Sutcliffe").
Elisabeth Kirkby, the Australian actress, politician and radio broadcaster known for Number 96, died on April 20, 2026, aged 105.
Born in Bolton, Lancashire, England, in 1921, she began her career as an assistant stage manager before working in theatre, radio, television and film. She later entered politics, serving in the New South Wales Legislative Council from 1981 to 1998 as a councillor with the Australian Democrats, and also held local government office in Temora from 1999 to 2004 with the Australian Progressive Alliance.
Elisabeth Kirkby, 105, Australian actress (Number 96), politician and radio broadcaster, New South Wales councillor (1981–1998).