THE iconic actress Jean Marsh, who co-created and starred in Upstairs, Downstairs, has died aged 90.

The legend died at her London home on Sunday from complications with dementia.

Jean Marsh as Rose Buck in *Upstairs Downstairs*.Actress Jean Marsh has passed away aged 90

The news was confirmed by her close friend, filmmaker Michael Lindsay-Hogg.

Jean starred in the iconic show Upstairs, Downstairs between 1971 to 1975 in England and from 1974 to 1977 in the US.

She played the role of head parlour maid – earning seven Emmy awards for the role – as well as a Peabody award.

Portrait of actress Jean Marsh.She starred in the iconic show Upstairs, Downstairs