Marian Diamond, the English actress known for her work in film, television and radio, died on January 5, 2026, aged 89.
Born Marion Diamond in London on December 17, 1936, she worked for the BBC for many years and was known primarily for voice roles. She narrated several episodes of Jackanory, particularly stories based on C.
S. Lewis books, and voiced Galadriel in the 1981 radio series The Lord of the Rings. Her screen credits included Subterfuge, Goodbye Gemini, 80,000 Suspects and television appearances in Dixon of Dock Green, Danger Man, Brookside and The Armando Iannucci Shows.
Marion Diamond (17 December 1936 – 5 January 2026), better known by the stage name Marian Diamond, was an English actress. Known primarily for her voice roles, she worked for the BBC for many years. Diamond narrated several episodes of Jackanory, dealing mostly with C. S. Lewis books. She voiced the part of Galadriel in 1981 radio series The Lord of the Rings.