QUEEN Elizabeth II's lookalike, who featured in Naked Gun and Austin Powers, has sadly died aged 96. Jeannette Charles passed away surrounded by loved ones on Sunday, in a care home in Great Beddow, Essex. 4 Jeannette Charles passed away on Sunday in a care home in Great Beddow, Essex Credit: Roger Crump - The Sun 4 She appeared in The Naked Gun: From the Files of Police Squad! in 1988 Credit: Alamy 4 Jeannette rose to fame in 1971, when her uncanny resemblance to Queen Elizabeth II was spotted Credit: Getty The star, who reached the same age as the late monarch, featured in many beloved movies.
Jeannette rose to fame in 1971, when her uncanny resemblance to Queen Elizabeth II was spotted. She was always respectful of the Queen and adored the Royal Family. We will miss her dearly Carol Christophi Jeannette's daughter She would go on to earn herself a successful career in television and film until 2014 - regarded as one of the best lookalikes in the entertainment industry.
The icon featured in a string of on-screen roles, from The Rutles: All You Need Is Cash, The Naked Gun and Austin Powers In Goldmember. In an emotional tribute, daughter Carol Christophi, said: "Mum was a real character and a force of nature. She had an amazing life.
"She was always respectful of the Queen and adored the Royal Family. We will miss her dearly." Jeannette was born on 15 October 1927 and originally had trouble launching her acting career due to her likeness to the Queen.
She instead found work .