Brief

British actress Georgie Cates dies at 51, announced by daughter

Cates' death, first reported by her daughter Naiia on Instagram, was confirmed by Variety and The Hollywood Reporter.

By Felo News Desk · Published Sun, 18 Oct 2026 18:40:27 GMT

British actress Georgie Cates, 51, died on May 6, 2026, according to statements posted by her daughter Naiia on Instagram. The news was first reported by Variety and later detailed by The Hollywood Reporter.

What happened

Cates' death was announced by her daughter Naiia in an Instagram post in June, though the actress had died earlier in May. Both outlets note that the death had not been publicly reported until these recent articles.

What the reports add

Variety highlighted Cates' early career, noting her debut on the BBC sitcom 2point4 Children in 1991 as Jenny Porter and her subsequent TV work on shows such as Casualty, Chris Cross, and The Bill. The outlet also listed film credits including Au Pair (1994), An Awfully Big Adventure (1995), and Clay Pigeons (1998). The Hollywood Reporter added personal details, stating that Cates was married to actor Skeet Ulrich from 1997 to 2005 and is survived by her daughter Naiia and twin brother Jakob, born in 2001. The Hollywood Reporter also described her method of securing the lead in An Awfully Big Adventure, noting she auditioned under a different name before reinventing herself as “Georgie Cates.”

What was said

In the Instagram tribute, Naiia wrote, “My beautiful, free‑spirited mom lived a hard life and still found ways to make herself and others laugh and smile <3 now she can rest easy,” and added, “I will always see you in black and white photos… I love you, thank you for your creativity, curiosity and your bravery to always be true to yourself — no matter what.” Both Variety and The Hollywood Reporter quoted these lines.

How it came about

Cates began her acting career under her birth name on 2point4 Children before adopting the stage name Georgie Cates to win the lead in An Awfully Big Adventure. She later appeared in a range of British TV series and Hollywood films. Her death follows a recent series of celebrity obituaries, including the October 2 death of actress Mary Louise Weller, which Felo News covered in a separate article.

Key facts

Georgie Cates died on May 6, 2026 at age 51. (hollywoodreporter.com)
Her daughter Naiia announced the death on Instagram. (variety.com)
Cates was known for roles in An Awfully Big Adventure, 2point4 Children, and Clay Pigeons. (variety.com)
She was married to actor Skeet Ulrich from 1997 to 2005. (hollywoodreporter.com)
She is survived by daughter Naiia and twin brother Jakob. (hollywoodreporter.com)