“Pamela was the kindest, most generous actor I have ever worked with,” Gledhill said. “Back in the 80s on Remembrance Of The Daleks (my first proper TV job), she took me under her wing and led me through a wonderful but slightly daunting experience. We became friends, and whenever we met were always so pleased to see each other.”
“We both had a passion for dogs,” she continued, “and she loved the dogs that she frequently rescued and cared for.”
“She was so loved, so respected and will be so missed.”
Salem, who was born in 1944 in India, grew up in an artistic family and attended the Central School of Speech and Drama in London to further her love of theater. She was cast in popular television series such as ER, Blake’s 7, The Tripods, and Into the Labyrinth thanks to her diverse repertoire. Her portrayal of UK Prime Minister Maureen Graty during turbulent times in the Middle East will be recognizable to American viewers of The West Wing.
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Before partnering with Connery in The Great Train Robbery, Salem made a big impression in the 007 series. She then enthralled viewers for the duration of the 1980s as Professor Rachel Jensen in the adored BBC science fiction series Doctor Who.
Actor Michael O’Hagan and Salem were married for 35 years before he passed away in 2017.
