From www.news.sky.com – A talented young actress who starred in a long-running TV series has been found hanged two days after the show ended.

The body of Stephanie Parker, 22, was discovered on open ground near Pontypridd on Saturday morning, South Wales Police said.

Stephanie was a regular member of the cast of the BBC Wales drama, Belonging.

She had played the role of Stacey Weaver since she was 15 years old.

The tragedy happened after the final episode of the award-winning series was broadcast last Thursday.

The drama, set in the Welsh Valleys, was brought to an end to pave the way for a new BBC Wales flagship drama.

Clare Hudson, BBC Wales Head of Programmes, English Language, said everyone at BBC Wales – especially all those who worked with her – were “extremely saddened”.

“Stephanie was an immensely talented actor who, as Stacey, played a central role in Belonging, as well as appearing in other BBC productions such as Casualty,” she said.

“She also worked with BBC Wales Radio Drama Department on productions for Radio Four.

“Stephanie’s talent played a major part in making Belonging the success it was and I’m sure that the programme’s fans will be shocked by this untimely news.”

A police spokesman said the actress’s death was not being treated as suspicious and a report has been passed to the coroner.