Theatre school founder who helped launch careers of Dua Lipa and Amy Winehouse dies aged 86
Sylvia Young, the founder of the London Theater School, who started numerous entertainment careers, died at the age of 86.
Tom Fletcher from Amy Winehouse, Rita Ora, Billie Piper, Dua Lipa and McFly is among the stars studying in their careers before they start their mainstream success.
In a statement, Young’s daughters Alison and Frances announced that their mother died as “peaceful” on Wednesday morning.
They said, “Our mother was a real visionary.” “It gave young people from all walks of life to the highest standard of performing arts.”
The statement continued: “The ability to recognize Ham talent and to encourage all students contributed to the richness of the world of theater and music.
“He believed that hard work with a little chance brought success and was an example of it.”
In 1972, Young founded his anonymous school, starting with part -time lessons at the eastern end of London.
The school expanded to a wider area in Marylebone before moving to a transformed church near Marble Arch.
In 2005, Young became a obe and received a special Olivier award for “giving numerous students the opportunity to read stage arts” in 2022.
Other famous participants include Emma Bunton, Denise van Outen, Leona Lewis, Daniel Kaluuya, Layton Williams, Keeley Hawes, Gemma Collins, Lily Cole and Lashana Lynch.
Busted’s Matt Willis, Little Mix Stars Jesy Nelson and Leigh-Anne Pinnock and All Saints singers Melanie Blatt and Nicole and Natalie Appleton are also among the graduates of school.
Van Outen loan to Young for his career, recalling how he advised him in an interview: “Do not focus on something, try it all and do it, and you’ll always work.”
Payment tribute, Dj Tony said blackburn He was “very sad” to hear Young’s death, and he added that his school was “responsible for doing too many careers in TV and theater.”
“He was a very cute lady I had the privilege of knowing for many years.” “Unfortunately it will be missed.”
Commenting about the article explaining Young’s death, Sadie Frost said, “Neither a woman, a family, no inheritance!
“To send a lot of love and support to everyone. It was always very good and it will feed memories forever.”
The writer and actress Giovanna Fletcher said: “What wouldn’t be without my life sylvia’s input, and I’m not just me. An amazing woman with an inspiring heritage.”
Natalie Appleton said: “This will really affect all of us who are lucky enough to be a part of the growing magnificent world. When, the best memories!”
TV and radio presenter Kate Thornton said Young “means a lot for a lot”.
The young girls concluded their statements by saying: “The richness of a bright artist as his legacy leaves his name, a developing school and an invaluable place in the heart of the country.
“First of all, an east side of the east side who works hard to achieve its goals, seizes life and lives to the end is leaving the memory of her daughter.
“We share his love with his wide and inclusive family, friends and students. All of you mean the world. We will miss him very much.”
