Tributes have been paid to Katherine Helmond, whose death has been announced. She was 89.

Helmond was famous for her appearances in memorable TV shows and films. She starred in the groundbreaking comedy Soap and Who's The Boss? on television and also famously appeared in the Terry Gilliam films Brazil, Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas and Time Bandits. She also appeared in numerous other TV shows including Coach and Everybody Loves Raymond. She also played Ruby Wax's mother in the BBC sitcom Girls On Top.