The founder of High Wycombe's Jackie Palmer Stage School, which has taught the likes of James Corden and Oscar-winner Eddie Redmayne, has died.
UPDATE: Read tributes to Jackie Palmer here
From dance to drama, Jackie Palmer has been one of the leading lights in nurturing talented youngsters to world stars.
Tributes have already started to pour in for Jackie, with many praising her for her work in the community.
The school was formed by Jackie and her daughter Marylyn in 1971, with hundreds of students learning from the pair and other instructors over the years.
In 2014, James Corden - who grew up in Hazlemere - returned to the school (pictured).
On the Jackie Palmer Stage School website, he said: “Jackie, Marylyn, Alex and Carmen were such a part of my life for such a long time, their influence on me is still as evident today as it was when I was ten years old.
“I used to love coming to the school so much, it was the single best part of my week. It was amazing, incredible and it means the world to me.”
In the last day, former students have paid tribute to Mrs Palmer on social media:
R.I.P Jackie Palmer, It is so sad that you are gone, you shall be missed by so many people. pic.twitter.com/9SkrERl4Oa
— Kyle Sepede (@Kyle_Sepede) February 18, 2016
Deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Jackie Palmer this morning; she shaped so many lives, mine included. A great loss to the community
— Thomas Taplin (@ThomasTaplin) February 17, 2016
RIP Jackie Palmer ❤️ Was lucky enough to go to her stage school when I was a kid 🙏🏼
— Abbie May MUA (@AbbieMayMUA) February 17, 2016
RIP to the lady who is responsible for some of my best memories & friends, Jackie Palmer 💗 thank you for inspiring me & so many more.
— courtnie (@courtniemai) February 17, 2016
Absolutely devastated to hear Jackie Palmer has passed away, bloody amazing woman she was
— meg (@Megan_Copeland) February 17, 2016
Rip Jackie Palmer - you were a lovely woman and it was an honour knowing you!🌹
— chloe zentai (@chloeecarla) February 17, 2016
R.I.P Jackie Palmer. What a wonderful, amazing woman who'll be missed dearly. Thank you for making Jackie Palmers what it is today x
— jemima trenchard (@JemimaTrenchard) February 17, 2016
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