Sylvia Syms, best known for her leading role in Ice Cold in Alex, has died aged 89.
The British actor “died peacefully” early on Friday (27 January) morning at Denville Hall, a London care home for those in the entertainment industry, her children shared in a statement.
“Our mother, Sylvia, died peacefully this morning. She has lived an amazing life and gave us joy and laughter right up to the end,” Beatie and Ben Edney said.
“Just yesterday we were reminiscing together about all our adventures. She will be so very missed.”
They added: “We would also like to take this opportunity to thank everyone at Denville Hall for the truly excellent care they have taken of our Mum over the past year.”
Born in Woolwich, London in 1934 to Daisy and Edwin Syms, Syms was raised in Well Hall, Elthan.
She studied at prestigious drama school Rada before gaining her first on-screen...
The British actor “died peacefully” early on Friday (27 January) morning at Denville Hall, a London care home for those in the entertainment industry, her children shared in a statement.
“Our mother, Sylvia, died peacefully this morning. She has lived an amazing life and gave us joy and laughter right up to the end,” Beatie and Ben Edney said.
“Just yesterday we were reminiscing together about all our adventures. She will be so very missed.”
They added: “We would also like to take this opportunity to thank everyone at Denville Hall for the truly excellent care they have taken of our Mum over the past year.”
Born in Woolwich, London in 1934 to Daisy and Edwin Syms, Syms was raised in Well Hall, Elthan.
She studied at prestigious drama school Rada before gaining her first on-screen...
- 1/27/2023
- by Inga Parkel
- The Independent - Film
Harry Potter star Leslie Phillips has died aged 98.
The actor – best known for lending his voice to the Sorting Hat in the Jk Rowling franchise – died on Monday (7 November).
Phillips had been struggling with illness for some time and previously survived two strokes. After suffering a life-threatening stroke in 2015, he had been recovering at home in recent years.
In a statement, his wife Zara Carr, 63, remembered her husband as a “national treasure”.
“I’ve lost a wonderful husband and the public has lost a truly great showman,” she said. “He was quite simply a national treasure. People loved him. He was mobbed everywhere he went.”
Fans will also recognise the actor, whose career spanned 75 years, from his roles in the bawdy Carry On film series, where he established his trademark phrases “ding dong” and “he-llo”.
Born in Tottenham in 1924, Phillips’s family relocated to Essex when he was young. When...
The actor – best known for lending his voice to the Sorting Hat in the Jk Rowling franchise – died on Monday (7 November).
Phillips had been struggling with illness for some time and previously survived two strokes. After suffering a life-threatening stroke in 2015, he had been recovering at home in recent years.
In a statement, his wife Zara Carr, 63, remembered her husband as a “national treasure”.
“I’ve lost a wonderful husband and the public has lost a truly great showman,” she said. “He was quite simply a national treasure. People loved him. He was mobbed everywhere he went.”
Fans will also recognise the actor, whose career spanned 75 years, from his roles in the bawdy Carry On film series, where he established his trademark phrases “ding dong” and “he-llo”.
Born in Tottenham in 1924, Phillips’s family relocated to Essex when he was young. When...
- 11/8/2022
- by Annabel Nugent and Isobel Lewis
- The Independent - Film
The world is mourning the death of Angela Lansbury, who died at age 96 after making her mark on stage, film and television during a career spanning eight decades.
As fans mourn her passing, numerous celebrities have been taking to social media to share tributes to the “Murder, She Wrote” star.
Read More: Angela Lansbury, Star Of ‘Murder, She Wrote’, Dies At 96
Among the many to honour the late actress have been “Seinfeld” alum Jason Alexander, Broadway star Harvey Fierstein and “Star Trek” icon George Takei.
Check out a sampling of celebs’ tweets celebrating Lansbury’s extraordinary life and legendary career.
The great Angela Lansbury – one of the most versatile, talented, graceful, kind, witty, wise, classy ladies I’ve ever met has left us. Her huge contribution to the arts and the world remains always. #ripAngelaLansbury
— jason alexander (@IJasonAlexander) October 11, 2022
Angela Lansbury – She, my darlings, was Everything! pic.twitter.com/MLKlRNjxhA...
As fans mourn her passing, numerous celebrities have been taking to social media to share tributes to the “Murder, She Wrote” star.
Read More: Angela Lansbury, Star Of ‘Murder, She Wrote’, Dies At 96
Among the many to honour the late actress have been “Seinfeld” alum Jason Alexander, Broadway star Harvey Fierstein and “Star Trek” icon George Takei.
Check out a sampling of celebs’ tweets celebrating Lansbury’s extraordinary life and legendary career.
The great Angela Lansbury – one of the most versatile, talented, graceful, kind, witty, wise, classy ladies I’ve ever met has left us. Her huge contribution to the arts and the world remains always. #ripAngelaLansbury
— jason alexander (@IJasonAlexander) October 11, 2022
Angela Lansbury – She, my darlings, was Everything! pic.twitter.com/MLKlRNjxhA...
- 10/11/2022
- by Brent Furdyk
- ET Canada
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