Career
Malin was born in Broadstairs, Kent, and had worked as a barmaid and secretary before meeting Le Mesurier. She was first married to actor Mark Eden (1953–1959), by whom she had one son, David. When Jacques was in a relationship with another man, Le Mesurier agreed to protect her career by allowing the media to believe that his affair with Malin was the reason for the couple"s divorce.
Malin became Le Mesurier"s third wife in 1966.
A few months later Le Mesurier introduced her to Hancock, with whom she began an affair. Their relationship lasted on and off until Hancock"s suicide in 1968, but Malin remained married to Le Mesurier until his death.
In Hancock and Joan, Malin was portrayed by Maxine Peake. In Hattie, by Jeany Spark.
