Pat Carroll, voice of Ursula in Disney's The Little Mermaid, dies aged 95

Emmy-winning actress Pat Carroll, who voiced the character of Ursula in Disney's The Little Mermaid, has died at the age of 95.

Carroll died of pneumonia at her home in Cape Cod, Massachusetts, on Saturday, her daughter Kerry Karsian, a casting agent, told The Hollywood Reporter.

Born in Louisiana in 1927, Carroll landed her first major role in 1948 film Hometown Girl.

She went on to win an Emmy for her work on the sketch comedy series Caesar's Hour in 1956.

Carroll was also best known for roles in ER, Laverne & Shirley and The Danny Thomas Show.

She was a guest star on The DuPont Show with June Allyson and a variety show regular.

Carroll is survived by her two daughters and a granddaughter.