Veteran actor Irma P Hall, star of The Ladykillers, dies aged 91

Veteran actor Irma P Hall, star of The Ladykillers and Soul Food, has died at the age of 91.

Hall died on Tuesday, her family confirmed in a statement that described her as 'a beloved actress, author, poet, educator and public speaker whose contributions touched countless lives'.

She began her acting career in her 50s and went on to appear in numerous films and television shows.

Her death has been met with an outpouring of tributes from the entertainment industry.