Searxng/Jane Lapotaire TV Acclaimed stage actress Jane Lapotaire, Tony winner for 'Piaf,' has died at 81. Remembered for The Young Vic, The Crown, and a legendary theatre career. March 13, 2026 AceShowbiz - Jane Lapotaire, the acclaimed British stage actress celebrated for her award-winning portrayal of Edith Piaf on Broadway, passed away on March 5 in the United Kingdom. She was 81 years old. The news was confirmed by The Guardian, though no cause of death was revealed.