1. Alexandra Bastedo's mother was of French, German and Italian descent, while her Canadian-born father was of Spanish, Dutch, Scottish and native American extraction.
14 Facts About Alexandra Bastedo
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Alexandra Bastedo attended Brighton and Hove High School and Brighton School of Drama.
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Alexandra Bastedo made her film debut as one of the title characters in William Castle's poorly-received 13 Frightened Girls.
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Alexandra Bastedo gained attention on the European continent, earning her the nickname, "La Bastedo".
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In 1988, Alexandra Bastedo was the cover star for Rank, a live album by British band The Smiths that charted at number 2 on the UK Albums Chart.
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Alexandra Bastedo was seen in two episodes of The Saint, alongside Roger Moore, and in one episode of the 1969 series of Randall and Hopkirk.
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In 2006, Alexandra Bastedo reunited for the first time with her co-stars from The Champions to provide commentaries and an interview for a DVD release of the show.
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Alexandra Bastedo said that she was the "most stunningly beautiful creature" he had ever seen.
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In 1980, at Chichester Cathedral, Alexandra Bastedo married Patrick Garland, a director, writer and actor; he became a long-serving director of the Chichester Festival Theatre.
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Alexandra Bastedo wrote a memoir, Beware Dobermanns, Donkeys and Ducks, as well as several books on caring for cats and dogs.
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Alexandra Bastedo had been the president of her local RSPCA branch but gave up her position in 2008, to dedicate more time to her fast-growing animal sanctuary at her home in West Chiltington, West Sussex.
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Alexandra Bastedo was a patron to a number of animal welfare organisations including Compassion in World Farming, Wildlife Aid Foundation, National Animal Welfare Trust, Greyhounds in Need and Naturewatch.
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Alexandra Bastedo died of breast cancer on 12 January 2014, aged 67, in a hospital in Worthing, England.
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Alexandra Bastedo was buried next to her husband, Patrick Garland, in St Mary's churchyard, Sullington, West Sussex.