Simon Cadell ("Jeffrey Fairbrother") left the show after the fourth series to "persue other interests". Simon Cadell died with lung cancer in 1996 (Image: Larry Ellis/Getty Images) Cadell is far from the only talented actor in her family. Subsequently, he had roles in television programmes such as Enemy at the Door (197880), and also appeared briefly in the disaster film Meteor (1979) as a TV news reporter. There was a problem getting your location. Click to reveal Played: The well-educated fish-out-of-water entertainments manager Jeffrey Fairbrother in the first four series. Cadell trained at the Bristol Old Vic Theatre School. Cadell was a member of the National Youth Theatre and appeared with them in the 1967 production of Zigger Zagger. Consistently the anti-hero, he was the only member of the cast not to have any jokes written into his script. Most of the death hoaxes become viral because fans get carried away by emotions and dont verify the news before sharing. Simon was left with the uniquely shaped face that made him so instantly identified with having grown up in the Thatcher era. he wrote a book entitled The Right Vintage: A Wine Lovers Companion Game; Simon Cadell . non-Hodgkins lymphoma. In 1986 Cadell married actress Rebecca Croft, the daughter of Dad's Army and Hi-de-Hi! However, he was well aware of the perils of Set in the fictional holiday camp of Maplins, the show, was partly filmed in the former Warners holiday park in Dovercourt. Close this window, and upload the photo(s) again. health issues. Strangers would still come up to Simon Cadell in the street and yell the catchphrase "Hi-de-Hi!". public. in a fictional holiday camp in the 1950s. Fans didnt take kindly to this, and an individual responded aptly as you can see below. Born in London, he was the son of theatrical agent John Cadell, grandson of the Scottish character actress Jean Cadell, great nephew of Francis Cadell RSA, the brother of the actress Selina Cadell and commercials director Patrick Cadell, the cousin of the actor Guy Siner and son-in-law of the television producer David Croft. As a subscriber, you are shown 80% less display advertising when reading our articles. He was educated at The Hall School in Hampstead and Bedales School at Petersfield where his close friends included Gyles Brandreth, who remained a friend until Cadell's death.[1]. Simon continued stage work, but he was beginning to experience health issues. Edit a memorial you manage or suggest changes to the memorial manager. By Antoinette Radford BBC News Actress Ruth Madoc, who starred in the BBC sitcom Hi-de-Hi!, has died aged 79, her agent says. This browser does not support getting your location. Half Hot Mum, was soon to come to an end. Born in London, he was the son of theatrical agent John Cadell, grandson of the Scottish character actress Jean Cadell, great nephew of Francis Cadell RSA, the brother of the actress Selina Cadell and commercials director Patrick Cadell, the cousin of the actor Guy Siner and son-in-law of the television producer David Croft. ", Chris Pye, the BBC's head of entertainment group, said: "Simon Cadell was an extremely gifted actor, whose charm shone through every performance.". His trademark lopsided face was the result of complications when he was born, requiring the use of a forceps delivery. Family, friends, and fans alike were devastated when the star. on the Landscape arrived through the post, he abandoned holiday By Antoinette Radford BBC News Actress Ruth Madoc, who starred in the BBC sitcom Hi-de-Hi!, has died aged 79, her agent says. Family. twenty-five-year career in IT in order to satisfy his writing passions. As a surname, it derives from the Welsh patronymic "ap Cadell". He was previously married to Rebecca Croft. THIS photo brings back such warm memories for me of Simon Cadell, who I acted with for five series of Hi-de-Hi! Cadell has finished a television film, Circle of Deceit, due to be shown at Easter. We are doing this to improve the experience forour loyalreaders and we believe it will reduce the ability of trolls and troublemakers, who occasionally find their way onto our site, to abuse our journalists and readers. his first full-length work, `Simon Cadell: The Authorised Biography'. star Simon Cadell, who died on Wednesday night, aged 45, was one of the finest light comedy actors on stage and screen. He smoked up to 80 cigarettes a day until his heart attack in January 1993. The service was at St David's church in Neath.. The programmes rock and roll theme tune Holiday Rock, which was composed by Perry, was released as a single by star Paul Shane who played host Ted Bovis and reached the UK top 40. What happened to Diane Holland? Cadell appeared in the 1991 British comedy series Singles. him from ever being a leading man. He credited his son Eric for influencing him to bring about changes. We may then apply our discretion under the user terms to amend or delete comments. [4] The couple had two sons. He was previously married to Rebecca Croft. He died on 6 March 1996 in Westminster, London, England, UK. only mother or baby would likely survive meant that after a forceps delivery, was broadcast. Readers comments: You are personally liable for the content of any comments you upload to this website, so please act responsibly. from his expected career and so Fairbrother falters on many occasion in his new 1985. GRO Register of Deaths: MAR 1996 A38C 170 WESTMINSTER - Simon John Cadell, DoB 19 Jul 1950, aged 45, Frederick Forsyth Presents: Pride and Extreme Prejudice, "The Diary of a Lifetime by Gyles Brandreth: review", Laurence Olivier Award for Best Comedy Performance, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Simon_Cadell&oldid=1127030163, People educated at The Hall School, Hampstead, Short description is different from Wikidata, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0, This page was last edited on 12 December 2022, at 14:23. Although the final episode of the show was screened more than 10 years ago, millions still remember Cadell shyly fighting off the rival advances of yellowcoat Gladys Pugh, played by Ruth Madoc, and chalet maid Peggy, played by Su Pollard. He was previously married to Rebecca Croft. Photos larger than 8Mb will be reduced. Heffer at the time and neither was making money in their career. Simon John Cadell (19 July 1950 6 March 1996) was an English actor, best known for his portrayal of Jeffrey Fairbrother in the first five series of the BBC situation comedy Hi-de-Hi!. If on the screen he specialised in characters whose very fallibility made them appealing, on stage he was an accomplished actor who never did straight "impersonations", which he believed were dull; rather, he tried to give the audience a sense of a fully-rounded character. Want to bookmark your favourite articles and stories to read or reference later? We're learning to live with each other. Simon and I kept in regular contact', My favourite photo, by Countdown and The Apprentice star Nick Hewer, My favourite photograph by TV chef Rick Stein, Slash and me: My favourite photograph by Foreigner's Mick Jones. Over the next couple of years, he also had serious heart problems, and one day we were working together when I noticed that he was very down. (Simon passed away in 1996, aged 45)? After suffering a massive heart attack it Against doctors' expectations he completed work on a Screen Two film for BBC television in 1994. Your new password must contain one or more uppercase and lowercase letters, and one or more numbers or special characters. English Actor. And of course he taught me an enormous amount - I used to ring him up in a panic all the time about work and he always gave me good advice. I was lucky in terms of the role though. He was drawn to the story of Simon Cadell through not only`Hi-de-hi!' Part of the reason Weaver appeared on Doc Martin is that she appeared as a guest on British chat series The Jonathan Ross Show, where fellow guest Martin Clunes and his producer wife Philippa Braithwaite offered her a guest spot on the show. moment in every aspect. His Cadell appeared in the 1991 British comedy series Singles. Saw them and absolutely loved the series. Besides Hi-De-Hi!, other TV roles included the nasty SS officer Hauptman Reinicke in Enemy At The Door, Dundridge, the civil servant in Blott On the Landscape, and Life Without George. Ironically, he had just survived triple heart by-pass surgery which he said was the best thing that had ever happened to him. Discover Simon Cadell's Biography, Age, Height, Physical. theatres for being the revolting Nazi to now being hailed by cries of Hi-de-hi! Please enter your email address and we will send you an email with a reset password code. Dear Simon was an utter gentleman and such a wonderful man that you could not help but love him.. Cadell died in London on 6 March 1996, at the age of 45. Simon was 45 years old at the time of death. series. of Music and Drama, but Simon would despise the face that he felt would prevent He went on to play Dennis Duval, an egotistical womanising actor in an ITV comedy series, Singles (1991). He is best remembered for his role as the well-meaning holiday camp manager Jeffrey Fairbrother in the BBC situation comedy Hi-de-Hi! She is the great niece of the Scottish artist Francis Cadell . Brian Limond, which is the comedian's real name, shared a series of tweets with the breaking news template used by the BBC and Sky News. Thanks for using Find a Grave, if you have any feedback we would love to hear from you. He best known for his portrayal of Jeffrey Fairbrother in the BBC sit-com Hi-de-Hi!. However, after a lifetime at the top of his profession, he was best known as Maplin's holiday camp boss - the dithery Jeffery Fairbrother. When rehearsals began the actor chosen to play the Born in London, he was the son of theatrical agent John Cadell, grandson of the Scottish character actress Jean Cadell, the brother of the actress Selina Cadell and commercials director Patrick Cadell, the cousin of the actor Guy Siner and son-in-law of the television producer David Croft. But after the series came to an end, father-of-two Simon Cadell, who died in 1996, carved a career as a successful stage actor. swiftly from his mentors that no laughs should be achieved cheaply play it Gladys Pugh, endeared Simon to his audience from the off. Limmy, the Scottish comedian, tricked his followers into believing that Simon had died after falling down the stairs in his London home. Privately, Cadell was a superb mimic, and could be both funny and moving. On 6 March 1996 Cadell died at the age of 45, He is buried with his father in the Cadell family grave in Dean Cemetery in western Edinburgh. Although only one series for Simon, it was a shackles-off performance that gave him license to poke fun at many of his peers. How did Sigourney Weaver end up on Doc Martin? Directed by Jane Morgan. As manager of this memorial you can add or update the memorial using the Edit button below. Family, friends, and fans alike were devastated when the star announced in September 1993 that he had only months to live after doctors diagnosed lymph cancer during treatment for pneumonia. Weve updated the security on the site. "I enjoyed gently taking the mickey out of myself and every other actor I've met," he said. As a boy in his teens at Bedales School, in Hampshire, Simon was puppyish and chubby and disliked playing rugby. series, but when Simon stumbled across his sister-in-law Pennys script for Life Without George he was Start your Independent Premium subscription today. Powered by WordPress.com VIP. Death. Suffered a near-fatal heart attack in January 1993 and underwent triple bypass surgery. Hi-de-hi!was also where he met his future wife, marrying Crofts daughter Beckie in He joined the Bristol Old Vic Theatre School the same year and got his first acting job in 1969. But as he changed his lifestyle and continued his recovery he found The email does not appear to be a valid email address. Simon John Cadell (19 July 1950 - 6 March 1996) was an English actor, best known for his portrayal of Jeffrey Fairbrother in the first five series of the BBC situation comedy Hi-de-Hi!. But Cadell was as much at home in serious theatre as in television comedy. GREAT NEWS! Despite the success of Blott on the Landscape there was no opportunity for a second He died on March 6, 1996 in Westminster, London, England, UK. You can unsubscribe at any time. Selina Cadell (born 1953), British actress; Simon Cadell (1950-1996), British actor; Thomas Cadell the elder (1742-1802), English bookseller and publisher; He was also in heavy demand as a voice-over for television commercials. [4], In January 1993 Cadell, a heavy smoker of up to 80 cigarettes a day,[4] suffered a near-fatal heart attack after giving a recital with Joanna Lumley at the Queen Elizabeth Hall, in London. HI-DE-HI! In January 1993, Cadell suffered a near-fatal heart attack after giving a recital with Joanna Lumley at the Queen Elizabeth Hall, in London. and he never begrudged the success or treated his adoring public with anything As it turned out, Simons short-term future extended for two After Hi-de-Hi! A modest man, he had no idea of the extent of his own fame and all he would concede was that "it was nice to be working". Simon Cowell didnt pass away; he is alive and well. He withered his left arm, jutted his jaw, pursed his lips and fiddled with an invisible string of pearls. thwarted, and his mother Gillian would thrive as head of the Guildhall School In 1993 he was given an Olivier Award for his role in Giles Havergal . A heavy smoker from his younger days, and a great lover of wine We are lucky at The Herald. common procedure occurrence at that time. Selina Jane Cadell (born 12 August 1953) is an English actress. The recognition in the streets for Simon was never a burden, Simon is just the latest in a long line of celebrities to become the subject of a death rumor. felt stifled by his career and wanted a completely new direction in his life. Please refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in, Find your bookmarks in your Independent Premium section, under my profile. Family members linked to this person will appear here. Please try again later. to see who else might be entering the room. #ripSimonCowell pic.twitter.com/tMlCllcxsn, deni is hungry (@SOURREARVIEW) June 26, 2020. Data returned from the Piano 'meterActive/meterExpired' callback event. He died on March 6, 1996 in Westminster, London, England, UK. Simon Cadell was a self- confessed family man; he took his elder son, aged six, to the Theatre Royal, Drury Lane, and let him stand centre-stage, where Cadell watched his awed reaction as the. he simply reflected, Ive had a wonderful life. This flower has been reported and will not be visible while under review. somebody at a party, they knew that he would never be looking over the shoulder His sister Selina is also an actress. Please check your email and click on the link to activate your account. himself unable to shift a persistent cold and he returned to his doctors for Simon continued stage work, but he was beginning to experience Marylebone, City of Westminster, Greater London, England, Westminster, City of Westminster, Greater London, England. Cadell, 45, a father of two, discovered he had lymph cancer as he was recovering from a heart attack three years ago. role. Verify and try again. Cadell had with Ruth Madoc, who played the passionate Welsh head yellowcoat The grave lies on the southern wall. We look forward to hearing from you on heraldscotland.com. He appeared in the BBC sitcom Life Without George (19871989) which ran for three series. You are nearing the transfer limit for memorials managed by Find a Grave. Official Sites, Lopsided face: his right eyebrow was higher than the left one, and the right side of his mouth was lower than the left side, He was educated at Bedales School in Petersfield (where aged 12 he played Sherlock Holmes in a play scripted by great friend. It was on the set of Hi-de-Hi! Your account has been locked for 30 minutes due to too many failed sign in attempts. You can always change this later in your Account settings. Simon joined in series three when male lead Roger : . This was a publicity shot taken on the Hi-de-Hi! His wife, Rebecca, and their two sons, Patrick, 10 and Alec, seven, were a constant comfort to him in his last months of treatment at London's Harley Street Clinic. But overall I've had a wonderful life. After spending just one day as a Yellowcoat, she collapsed from nervous exhaustion and was admitted to hospital. Simon Cadell was born on July 19, 1950 in Marylebone, London, England, UK. gruelling stage workload needed to be trimmed. He had also recently worked withRichard E Grant on the film In the Cool Light of Day. George finished in 1989, although Penny Croft had planned to revisit instantly enamoured with the character of Larry Wade, an estate agent out of of appearances. We do not pre-moderate or monitor readers comments appearing on our websites, but we do post-moderate in response to complaints we receive or otherwise when a potential problem comes to our attention. Cadell's ability to make people laugh was, his fellow actor John Wells said, partly in his comic sense of timing and partly being able to keep a straight face. Born July 19, 1950 Died March 6, 1996 (45) Add to list Awards The outpouring of sympathy upon Simons death was testament not renewed for a third series. For about six weeks, the cast would stay at Warners Holiday Camp at Dovercourt, the seaside part of Harwich, where wed film the exterior scenes for each series. Simon later stated that he fell due to low blood pressure. Born April 11, 1952 Died March 4, 2019 (66) Showcase yourself on IMDbPro Add to list Known for The Boat That Rocked 7.3 Sandford 2009 Head Over Heels 8.2 TV Series Simon and his family chose to go public as rumours were that through, he likely had just weeks to live having been diagnosed with His first successes were found in the theatre in the mid to late 1970s. As they Parts of his page were also edited to change sentences to the past tense, leading fans to believe Simon had indeed passed away. It's a rat race my profession and I am an absolute workaholic - most of us are. She is the younger sister of actor Simon Cadell and granddaughter of actress Jean Cadell. Cadell or Cadel is an old Welsh personal name derived from the Latin Catullus. Learn more about merges. Simon Cadell was a self- confessed family man; he took his elder son, aged six, to the Theatre Royal, Drury Lane, and let him stand centre-stage, where Cadell watched his awed reaction as the stage lights came up and the curtain was pulled back, no doubt to give his son a sense of the theatrical tradition he belonged to. Born in London in 1950, Simon Cadells arrival into the Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate, or jump to a slide with the slide dots. It should have been a safe space for informed debate, somewhere for readers to discuss issues around the biggest stories of the day, but all too often the below the line comments on most websites have become bogged down by off-topic discussions and abuse. soon after the end of his relationship with Juliet Bravo actress Stephanie Turner. Both are buried with . It is important that we continue to promote these adverts as our local businesses need as much support as possible during these challenging times. Thanks for your help! Is Richard Cadell related to Selina Cadell? adversary as he tries every fiddle known to man, while the on-screen rapport Bradburys excellent adaptation of the Tom Sharpe book. TimesMojo is a social question-and-answer website where you can get all the answers to your questions. sporting stories, Simon and Gyles would exchange recordings of Noel Coward and How old was Simon Cadell when died? The actress, 79, died in December after a fall which forced her to withdraw from performing in Aladdin at the Princess Theatre in Torquay, Devon. He also appeared in other TV series such as Singles, Life Without George and Tales of the Unexpected. Diane lived quietly in the village of Godstone, Surrey, where she died at home on 24 January 2009 at the age of 78 after contracting bronchial pneumonia. wherever he went. Use the links under See more to quickly search for other people with the same last name in the same cemetery, city, county, etc. Fairbrother, and despite glowing successes in the remainder of his theatrical He also narrated the children's television series Bump for the BBC which is all about a baby elephant (who always bumps into things) and his friend Birdie. began casting for Enemy at the Jeffrey Fairbrother was written as a Cambridge professor who Please refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in, Find your bookmarks in your Independent Premium section, under my profile. included Jeremy Irons, Tim Pigott-Smith, John Caird and Christopher Biggins. Are you sure that you want to delete this memorial? ambulance was immediately called for. Make sure that the file is a photo. Cadell was being treated for the cancer at the Harley Street Clinic in London. Had fortune been kinder, Simon Which memorial do you think is a duplicate of Simon Cadell (51108982)? To view a photo in more detail or edit captions for photos you added, click the photo to open the photo viewer. EMMY NOMINATIONS 2022: Outstanding Limited Or Anthology Series, EMMY NOMINATIONS 2022: Outstanding Lead Actress In A Comedy Series, EMMY NOMINATIONS 2022: Outstanding Supporting Actor In A Comedy Series, EMMY NOMINATIONS 2022: Outstanding Lead Actress In A Limited Or Anthology Series Or Movie, EMMY NOMINATIONS 2022: Outstanding Lead Actor In A Limited Or Anthology Series Or Movie. If you have questions, please contact [emailprotected]. "It is the most difficult way to be funny," he said, "and that's why I get a kick out of it. given his first recurring role. Failed to report flower. turn down the role of Jeffrey Fairbrother in an upcoming situation comedy set There is a problem with your email/password. public, nor the roles that endeared him to them. S MAGActress Ruth Madoc opens up about her affection for Simon Cadell"THIS photo brings back such warm memories for me of Simon Cadell, who I acted with for five series of Hi-de-Hi! Subsequently he had roles in television programmes such as Enemy at the Door (197880), and also appeared briefly in the disaster film Meteor (1979) as a TV news reporter. cemeteries found within miles of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. Add to your scrapbook. Try again later. While Cowell did not die, he did fall down the stairs and was rushed to the hospital after the incident. Biography [ edit] Cadell was born in London. Search above to list available cemeteries. He took as his model for Aunt Augusta an elderly aunt of his own in Bournemouth. was set in 1959 so I decided to make Gladys smoulder with passion towards Jeffrey, rather than make her affections blatant. "Fairbrother was an honest academic out of his depth - Hamlet was just another character out of his depth," he said. He was so good technically, too I just soaked up everything from him. (198084) and for playing the disingenuous civil servant Dundridge in the screen adaptation of a novel by Tom Sharpe, Blott on the Landscape (1985). https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/51108982/simon-cadell. Please contact Find a Grave at [emailprotected] if you need help resetting your password. Cadell entered showbusiness when he was 18, at the Bristol Old Vic with Jeremy Irons, John Caird, and Tim Piggott Smith. Before Hi-de-Hi! She does take the collar off, but it ends up with Doc Martin and Louisa calling an ambulance for her. If you are dissatisfied with the response provided you can Are you sure that you want to remove this flower? Her twin brother, Patrick Cadell, is a commercials director. His sister was the actress Jean Cadell whose grandson Simon Cadell was also an actor. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. In 1932, Cadell was mugged, and in 1935 was severely injured in a fall from a tram car. To use this feature, use a newer browser. Hi-de-Hi! Unfortunately, the illness put limits on his acting career. If you have a complaint about the editorial content which relates to pondered the financial viability of continuing their careers, Heffer was given There is 1 volunteer for this cemetery. More info. It was in Hi-de-hi!however that Simon Cadell charmed his way into the nations hearts as Jeffrey Try again later. Born and raised in Dorset, Brian turned his back on a somebody to play the new fish-out-of-water entertainments manager in the five and six, leaving a heartbroken Gladys. sickly child Simon would perform a lead role. I thought you might like to see a memorial for Simon Cadell I found on Findagrave.com. He died not long after that on March 6, 1996, aged 45. However, despite reports of his imminent death, Cadell battled on. I was almost 10 years older than when wed started although the show itself had only moved forwards by a year to 1960. Selina Cadell. Simon used to say to me, Actings in your eyes, Ruth.. Peggy finally became a Yellowcoat in the final episode, when Dawn was hospitalised and they needed a replacement. A Gannett Company. straight was the advice that he learned at Bristol and retained so admirably in The greedy and philandering owner of the Maplins Holiday empire, he is only ever seen in statue form (he was intended to be played by Bob Monkhouse, who in the end was unavailable for filming). [5] Filmography [ edit] All photos appear on this tab and here you can update the sort order of photos on memorials you manage. He was an actor, known for The Boat That Rocked (2009), Head Over Heels (1993) and Inside Out (1985). Then wed return to the studio and film the interiors in front of a studio audience. He felt a certain empathy with his character Larry Wade, a prototype new man: a sensitive, caring estate agent in his thirties. These adverts enable local businesses to get in front of their target audience the local community. [1] She has been appearing on British television, film and theatre over the last thirty years. The next big break for Simon would be the career-defining Death. The grave lies on the southern wall. Heffer quickly ran to the His first stage appearance was in 1967 with the National Youth Theatre in the original production of Zigger Zagger by Peter Tearson. Check out a fans tweet about the matter, below. The cancer is still there. Before we tell you how the rumors got started, here is Cowells most recent post. : The son of a theatrical agent, he trained at the Bristol Old Vic and had a successful career on the stage. Three months after Cadell's death, his best friend Jeremy Sinden, who was five weeks older than him, also died of cancer. custard pies and bingo fiddles would seem to be far from the ideal starring in the 1980s. This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks. Registered in England & Wales | 01676637 |. The action you just performed triggered the security solution. Other television credits include, Minder, Bergerac, The Kenny Everett Television Show and Roald Dahl's Tales of the Unexpected (playing the co-pilot in the episode "Hijack"). with Dads Army and who Simon adored. In January 1993 he received an Olivier award for Best Comedy Performance, for playing the dual roles of Aunt Augusta and Henry Pulling in Giles Havergal's adaptation of Graham Greene's novel Travels with My Aunt (1992). He was an actor, known for Watership Down (1978), The Cold Light of Day (1996) and Enemy at the Door (1978). While other boys would compare Beatles albums or swap ``You have to be indomitably tunnel-visioned to succeed.''. new friend. Translation on Find a Grave is an ongoing project. English IT HAS been 30 years since the last ever episode of the much-loved sitcom Hi-de-Hi! Brian Limond, which is the comedians real name, shared a series of tweets with the breaking news template used by the BBC and Sky News. Oops, we were unable to send the email. But it was unrequited love and despite our many scenes together, she never managed to snare him. Are you adding a grave photo that will fulfill this request? Sometimes Gladys only had a few lines, but they would turn the camera on me for an expressive look. Home | About | Contact | Copyright | Report Content | Privacy | Cookie Policy | Terms & Conditions | Sitemap. The grave lies on the southern wall. Cadell considered himself a "fairly old new man". It was in his teenage days at Bedales HI-DE-HI! Why Do Cross Country Runners Have Skinny Legs? cemeteries found within kilometers of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. star Simon Cadell, who died on Wednesday night, aged 45, was one of the finest light comedy actors on stage and screen. Playing the part of Fairbrother in Hi-de-Hi! the characters years later but fate would never allow planned follow-up Happy as Larry to come to fruition. Continuing with this request will add an alert to the cemetery page and any new volunteers will have the opportunity to fulfill your request. Surgery was a success, although Simon knew that his He kept busy right until the end of his life and recently completed a book on fine wines. You have to be indomitably tunnel-visioned to succeed. He won an Olivier Award in April 1993 as best comedy performance for Travels With My Aunt. 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