Stephanie Lawrence

Stephanie Lawrence (1950-2000), was a British musical actress who found success after taking over the role of Evita from Marti Webb. Lawrence trained at the Arts Educational School at Tring, Hertfordshire, before joining Pan's People, the 1970s dance troupe.

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Her later notable roles include the title part in Marilyn and Mrs Johnstone in Willy Russell's Blood Brothers. She made her only Broadway appearance in the latter role.

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Lawrence died on the 20 November 2000 having been suffering from alcoholic liver disease.

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