Neighbours’ Mrs Mangel is dead at 92

THE British-born actress known to a generation as meddlesome Neighbours character Nell Mangel has died at 92.

Vivean Gray, pictured, played gossipy Nell in more than 250 episodes from 1986 to 1988 and became a fan favourite for her constant battles with Madge Bishop, played by Anne Charleston.

Mark Little, who played her son Joe, said he had been ‘privileged to know and work with her’.

He added: ‘She was only in the show for two years but she made such an impact.’

Mrs Gray was born in Cleethorpes, Lincolnshire in 192 . She moved to Australia in 1953, looking for acting work, and landed roles on the stage and in radio.

Neighbours executive producer Jason Herbison said in a statement: ‘Mrs Mangel was the ultimate busybody, remembered for her conservatism and her caustic wit. She was a true soap legend and we thank her for all the wonderful memories.’