Patricia Elizabeth Thomson, a renowned English-born Australian actress, left an indelible mark on the world of television and film, with her most iconic role being that of Shirley Hastings, the eccentric and pretentious mother of Scott Hastings in the 1992 Australian cinematic masterpiece, Strictly Ballroom.
Born on September 7, 1940, Patricia's life was cut tragically short when she succumbed to an aneurism on April 18, 1992, in Sydney, Australia, sadly missing the premiere of her final film, Strictly Ballroom.
In a poignant twist of fate, Patricia's legacy continued to shine even in death, as she posthumously received the prestigious AFI award for Best Actress in a Supporting Role in Strictly Ballroom, a testament to her enduring impact on the world of cinema.
