Entertainer Peta Alleyne Dies After Three Decades on Laff It Off

The National Cultural Foundation has paid tribute to Peta Alleyne, praising her decades of work in Barbadian broadcasting, theatre and cultural preservation. Best known for her CBC career and role as Wilhelmina Herassofat in *Laff It Off*, she also contributed to NCF projects like *How Hard the Times*, *Enid* and *Dem Come a Calling*.

Prime Minister Mia Mottley has paid tribute to veteran broadcaster and entertainer Peta Alleyne, saying her voice and humour became part of the “sound of home” for many Barbadians. She said Alleyne’s three decades on Laff-it-Off, and her work in broadcasting, theatre and film, helped reflect Barbadian life and culture.

Prime Minister Mia Mottley has paid tribute to entertainer and broadcaster Peta Alleyne, who died at 65, praising her wit, timing and ability to capture Barbadian life through comedy. Mottley said Alleyne, best known for decades with Laff-it-Off and roles in broadcasting, theatre and film, helped make Barbadians feel at home and will be deeply missed.

Prime Minister Mia Mottley has paid tribute to veteran broadcaster and entertainer Peta Alleyne, calling her one of the voices that became “part of the sound of home” for Barbadians. Alleyne’s work in broadcasting, theatre and film — especially through Laff-it-Off and CBC — brought laughter and reflected Barbadian life for generations, prompting widespread loss.

Actress and writer Peta Alleyne has died. Best known for playing Willhemina Herassofat in the long-running comedy show *Laff It Off* for 30 years, she also worked for years as a producer at the Caribbean Broadcasting Corporation and helped write the popular production. In 2025, she returned from retirement to adapt *Dem Come A Calling* for the stage.