Georgina Cates, known for her work in *2point4 Children*, *An Awfully Big Adventure*, and *Clay Pigeons*, passed away on May 6, 2026, at fifty-one. Her daughter, Naiia Rose Ulrich, shared a tribute in June, while the news received wider attention in October after *2point4 Children* creator Andrew Marshall remembered her publicly. No cause has been disclosed. The tributes have prompted audiences to revisit a career that began in British television and developed into roles in international films.
Born Clare Elaine Woodgate in Colchester, England, in 1975, Cates began acting professionally as a teenager. She played Jenny Porter during the first two series of the BBC sitcom *2point4 Children*, establishing an early screen presence before pursuing film work. Her career later took her beyond British television, giving her opportunities to portray different characters alongside established performers. Marshall’s remembrance acknowledged the talent she had brought to the program where many viewers first encountered her.
One of her best-known career stories concerns the 1995 film *An Awfully Big Adventure*. After an unsuccessful audition for Stella Bradshaw, she changed her appearance, dyed her hair red, adopted a Liverpool accent, and auditioned again using the name Georgina Cates. She secured the role, appearing alongside Hugh Grant and Alan Rickman. Her subsequent credits included *Frankie Starlight*, *Illuminata*, and *Clay Pigeons*, in which she worked with Joaquin Phoenix and Vince Vaughn. Later appearances included *Sinner*, *Jackass Presents: Bad Grandpa*, and *Everlasting*.