I have just discovered that the English actress and singer Julie Stevens (1936-2024) died a few days ago. She played Venus Smith in six episodes of The Avengers, season two.
Her character was a night club singer, and she sang in each episode. Venus Smith was one of two alternative leads, before the series settled on Mrs Catherine Gale as John Steed's regular partner.
Her other TV work was mainly on children's programmes, such as Play School. She was also in the film Carry On Cleo (1964).
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Very sad to hear this news. There cannot be many left now from the original version of The Avengers.
Paul Adams from New Zealand
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