That is very sad. Sounds like she was a lovely person. I (too) had the huge hots for her when she was in "The Champions" and I was about 10 years old.
Me too. She kind of defined what you'd want in a woman when you grew up - beautiful, blonde, elegant and blessed with super powers. (Fortunately, I grew out of the blonde and super powers aspects.)
Really sad news, and one to take the wind out of your sails.
My father sends his commiserations. He served her as a customer where he worked for one of London's well known department stores - ages ago. He's spoken of many famous people with whom he came into contact while at work, many of whom are now gone - but he remembers her as a charming beauty.