Soap actress Briony McRoberts killed in train collision
Soap actress Briony McRoberts, the wife of Downton Abbey star David Robb, has died after being hit by a Tube train in south-west London.
The 56-year-old's body was found on the tracks at Fulham Broadway station, near her home, on Wednesday morning.
Police have said they are not treating the death as suspicious.
Her husband Robb - who plays Dr Clarkson in Downton Abbey - is reported to be distraught following her death.
A source told the Daily Record: "He is beside himself with grief. He has lost the love of his life."
McRoberts was best known for her role as Sam Hagen in ITV's Scottish soap Take The High Road - which she played for nine years.
She also appeared in a string of other TV shows including The Bill, Heartbeat, EastEnders and Taggart.
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McRoberts' agent Katie Threlfall said the actress had taken her own life, and described her death as 'unbelievably shocking'.
"It's just a terrible, terrible loss of a wonderful woman. Nobody had any idea it was going to happen. Her husband is deeply shocked.
"She was a wonderful woman who had troubles and she will be very much missed. She was so well-loved and was the most vibrant character you could hope to meet. It is just a tragedy."