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Gascoine Jill

Remembering (Apr 29, 2020)

April 11, 1937 · London, England
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Moon Sign
Aries
Sun Sign
Pisces
Ascendant
Libra
Nakshatra
Ashwini
Birth Star
EntertainmentWritersActorLife Path 8Destiny Number 9Soul Number 6Personality Number 3Kabbalah Number 8
Biography

Who is Gascoine Jill?

British writer and actress known for her dramatic roles portraying women as efficient and intelligent professionals. Gascoine is best known for playing the lead role of Detective Inspector Maggie Forbes in the TV series The Gentle Touch (1980-1984) and its spin-off series C.A.T.S. Eyes (1985-1987). Following this, she then appeared as Judy Schwartz in the final series of the sitcom Home to Roost (1989–1990) opposite John Thaw. After starting a career in writing, her third novel was published in 1997. In 1982 she met Shakespearean actor Alfred Molina, and they married in 1986; they moved to Los Angeles in 1993. Gascoine fought clinical depression throughout her career and used alternative medicine to contain kidney cancer that was diagnosed in 1997; the disease was detected early and she made a full recovery. In June 2013, Gascoine publicly revealed that she had Alzheimers disease. On 29 April 2020, Gascoine died after a long illness at a care home in Los Angeles, California at the age of 83. Link to Wikipedia biography
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Jill Gascoine (born 11 April 1937 – 28 December 2020)

Overview

  • British actress from London, United Kingdom.
  • Best known for her television work, particularly The Gentle Touch (1980–1984).
  • Noted for portraying Detective Chief Inspector Maggie Forbes on The Gentle Touch, one of the early prominent female lead roles in a British police drama.
  • Passed away in London on 28 December 2020 at the age of 83 after a long illness.

News & Tributes

  • Obituaries and tributes were published by major outlets in December 2020, recognizing her impact on British television and her role as a trailblazing female lead in police dramas.
  • Media retrospectives highlighted her character’s influence on later generations of action and crime dramas featuring women in senior investigative roles.

Career Highlights & Projects

  • The Gentle Touch (1980–1984) — The Gentle Touch remains Jill Gascoine’s most enduring television role, portraying a high-ranking female detective (Maggie Forbes) for several series.
  • Throughout the 1980s and beyond, she appeared in a variety of television programs and stage productions, contributing to British entertainment in multiple capacities.

Public Presence & Social Media

There are no widely verified official social media profiles publicly associated with Jill Gascoine. Public discussion of her legacy exists in media coverage and fan remembrances rather than active personal accounts.

Notes

This profile summarizes publicly documented information up to her death in 2020. There are no active posthumous projects announced, and information about non-documented private endeavors is not included.

Which Raj Yogas are in Gascoine Jill's birth chart?

6 FOUND

Gascoine Jill's chart shows 4 Raj Yogas and 2 challenging combinations, including Gaja Kesari Yoga, Rajju Yoga, Varishtha Yoga.

Planetary Combinations

Which dasha periods did Gascoine Jill live through?

VIMSHOTTARI

Vimshottari dasha periods recorded for Gascoine Jill, in order.

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Saturn / Venus / Rahu

What do Gascoine Jill's numerology numbers say?

Gascoine Jill's core numbers are Life Path 8, Destiny 9, Soul Urge 6, Personality 3, Kabbalah Number 8, Birth 11.

Life Path
8

Chaldean Life Path 8 is Saturnian—authority, ambition, and material mastery. It indicates leadership with discipline, ethics, and long-term planning.

Destiny
9

Chaldean Destiny 9 indicates humanitarian expression and completion energy. It supports service, mentoring, and influence through compassion and higher ideals.

Soul Urge
6

Chaldean Soul 6 desires love, belonging, and responsibility. It seeks harmony at home and fulfillment through care and service.

Personality
3

Chaldean Personality 3 appears expressive, social, and creative. Others often see charm, optimism, and communication skills.

Kabbalah Number
8

Kabbalah Number 8 reflects an inner spiritual code of power and mastery. It supports leadership, manifestation, and disciplined ambition.

Birth
11

Discover Birth Number 11 in Vedic astrology: traits, gifts, challenges, and karmic insights shaping your destiny and life path; explore career, relationships, and growth.

Life Events & Planetary Transits

Key events mapped against the active Dasha and planetary transits at the time.

1980
Career
Begin Major Project 1980 (Detective series, four years)
1985
Career
Begin Major Project 1985 (Detective series, two years)
1993
Family
Change residence 1993 (Moved to L.A.)
1996
Health
Medical diagnosis 1996 (Cancer)
1997
Career
Published/ Exhibited/ Released 1997 (Third book published)
2020
Death
Death by Disease 29 April 2020 (Age 83)
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