The British actress, known for her roles in 2point4 Children and An Awfully Big Adventure, passed away in May, with news of her death only now reaching the public.
The entertainment world is mourning actress Georgina Cates, who has died aged 51, with the news emerging months after her passing.
Cates reportedly died on May 6, 2026, but her death only gained widespread attention in October after a social media post from the creator of the BBC sitcom 2point4 Children.
Andrew Marshall, who created the series, shared his sadness after discovering the news, remembering Cates as a talented actress who played the original Jenny Porter.
The cause of her death has not been publicly disclosed.
A Career Alongside Hollywood Heavyweights
Cates first found fame as a teenager in 2point4 Children before moving into film.
One of her best-known roles came in the 1995 film An Awfully Big Adventure, where she starred alongside Hugh Grant and the late Alan Rickman.
She also appeared in the 1998 black comedy Clay Pigeons, featuring Joaquin Phoenix and Vince Vaughn, and later had a role in Jackass Presents: Bad Grandpa.
A Heartfelt Tribute From Her Daughter
Cates’ daughter, Naiia Rose Ulrich, shared a touching tribute to her mother, describing her as free-spirited, creative and someone who could still make others laugh despite life’s challenges.
Cates was previously married to actor Skeet Ulrich, known for Scream and Riverdale. The former couple welcomed twins, Naiia and Jakob, in 2001.
She leaves behind her two children and a career that spanned television and film.
Her passing has prompted renewed tributes from those who remember her work and the mark she made on screen.
