It’s A Sin: Callum Scott Howells leads tributes to late actor Lynette Clarke

Clarke also starred in Bridgerton and Top Boy

The stars of It’s A Sin have paid tribute to cast member Lynette Clarke, who died earlier this week.

Clarke appeared in the first episode of Channel 4’s HIV/Aids drama as a nurse who Colin (Callum Scott Howells) meets when he goes to visit Henry (Neil Patrick Harris) in hospital.

The news of Clarke’s death was shared by It’s A Sin casting director Andy Pryor, who described Clarke as a “lovely, lovely woman”.

Responding to the tweet, Howells wrote: “I’m completely shook by this news today. I spent a really special day with Lynette and we told each other stories and laughed the whole way through.

“The kindest and most beautiful soul. I’m sending all my love to Lynette’s family and loved ones.”

oh this is gutting news ;((( my heart goes out to all of her loved ones xoxoxo

— omari douglas (@marsdoug) February 21, 2021

That’s so sad. Thinking of her family and loved ones ♥️

— Nathaniel Curtis (@nathancurtis90) February 21, 2021

Omari Douglas, who plays Roscoe, tweeted: “Oh this is gutting news ;((( my heart goes out to all of her loved ones xoxoxo.”

“That’s so sad. Thinking of her family and loved ones,” Nathaniel Curtis, who plays Ash, wrote.

Andria Doherty, who portrayed Colin’s mother Eileen, also tweeted: “Oh that is such sad news Andy. My sincere condolences to Lynnette’s family and friends.”

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As well as appearing in It’s A Sin, Clarke had recently played a nurse in Netflix’s Bridgerton. Her previous TV credits included Top Boy, Harley Street and The Bill.

She also had a lengthy stage career,  appearing in The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time and earning an Off West End Theatre Award in 2017 for her performance in Philip Ridley’s Karagula at the Soho Theatre.