Wendy Playfair: key obituary facts
Is Wendy Playfair dead? Yes. Wendy Playfair died on March 11, 2026, at age 99.
Cause of death: Wendy Playfair's cause of death has not been publicly confirmed.
What was Wendy Playfair known for?
Wendy Playfair was an Actress.
More about Wendy Playfair
Born: August 28, 1926.
Occupation: Actress.
Years active: Radio (c. 1940s), theatre 1949–1960, television and film 1960–2013.
Known for: Prisoner as Minnie Donovan.
Wendy Playfair, the Australian actress best known for her role in Prisoner, died on March 11, 2026, aged 99.
Born in Woollahra, New South Wales, on August 28, 1926, she began her career in radio serials before moving into theatre, television and film. Her television work included the role of inmate Minerva “Minnie” Donovan in Prisoner in 1983-84, and she also appeared in Home and Away.
Playfair’s screen credits extended to film, including the 2009 release Accidents Happen.
Wendy Playfair Williams (28 August 1926 – 11 March 2026) was an Australian radio, television and film character actress, best known for her roles in television serials.