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Carol Lee Scott, best known for her role as TV witch Grotbags, has died aged 74.
Her niece Gina Mear posted a short message on Twitter, saying: "My dear aunty Carol passed away yesterday, RIP #Grotbags, I will miss you."
Grotbags originally appeared in Emu's World in the 80s, but such was her popularity, the character was given her own show which lasted for three series.
Fans commented on their shock of Scott's death on Twitter.
One wrote: "Rest in peace Grotbags. You made my early years awesome. I was so scared of you!"
Another said: "Daleks. Zelda. Skeletor. Nothing - NOTHING - terrified me quite like Grotbags. Bravo! #RIPCarolLeeScott."
The series was created by Scott and puppeteer Richard Coombs.
It included characters such as Colin the Bat, Doris the Dodo and Norman Nettle.
Her niece Gina Mear posted a short message on Twitter, saying: "My dear aunty Carol passed away yesterday, RIP #Grotbags, I will miss you."
Grotbags originally appeared in Emu's World in the 80s, but such was her popularity, the character was given her own show which lasted for three series.
Fans commented on their shock of Scott's death on Twitter.
One wrote: "Rest in peace Grotbags. You made my early years awesome. I was so scared of you!"
Another said: "Daleks. Zelda. Skeletor. Nothing - NOTHING - terrified me quite like Grotbags. Bravo! #RIPCarolLeeScott."
The series was created by Scott and puppeteer Richard Coombs.
It included characters such as Colin the Bat, Doris the Dodo and Norman Nettle.
