Pauline Collins was married to John Alderton. He is a retired English actor who appeared in films such as Clockwork Mice, It Shouldn't Happen to a Vet, Magic Hour 2, and more. Collins and Alderton were married for almost six decades. The couple tied the knot in 1969 and remained married till Pauline passed away in November 2025. They shared three children together: a daughter, Kate, who followed her parents' footsteps to become an actor, and two sons.In a family statement shared by her family, Pauline was described as John Alderton's "life-long love." John Alderton also wrote in a separate statement that Pauline was "a remarkable star" and had shared the screen with her for many years.He also wrote:"What I saw was not only her brilliant range of diverse characters but her magic of bringing out the best in all of the people she worked with... She wanted everyone to be special and she did this by never saying 'Look at me'. It's no wonder that she was voted the nation's sweetheart in the 1970s."Additionally, Alderton backed up the family's statement, saying Pauline Collins would always be remembered for her role as Shirley Valentine. He added:"... not only for her Oscar nomination or the film itself, but for clean-sweeping all seven awards when she portrayed her on Broadway in the stage play, in which she played every character herself."Pauline passed away at the age of 85 at a care home in Highgate, London. She was suffering from Parkinson's disease.Which films and shows did Pauline Collins appear in with her husband?Pauline and John were not only life partners, but they also shared the screen together during their active years. In the 2002 British comedy film, Mrs Caldicot's Cabbage War, Collins played the role of Thelma Caldicot, while Alderton played the character of Hawksmoor.Pauline Collins also appeared in the British drama television series Upstairs, Downstairs. The show had a total of five series, and Collins appeared as a regular on the first two series, while her husband joined her on the second series. In the show, Pauline played the role of Sarah Moffat, and Alderton played the character of Thomas David Watkins.Pauline Collins and John Alderton shared nearly 60 years together. They were partners both offscreen and onscreen. They starred together in the show Upstairs, Downstairs and the film, Mrs Caldicot's Cabbage War, leaving behind a legacy of warmth and talent. Alderton lovingly remembered Pauline in his statement as his "life-long love" and "a remarkable star" who brought out the best in everyone she worked with.