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The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel actor Ronald Pickup has died at the age of 80. His agent told the PA news agency: "Ronald Pickup actor aged 80 passed away peacefully yesterday after a long illness surrounded by his wife and family. "He will be deeply missed." An accomplished stage actor, the father of two trained at RADA where he met his wife, before he joined Olivier's National Theatre Company at the Old Vic. He later moved onto the small screen where he found acclaim playing George Orwell in Orwell On Jura. On the big screen he played the lead role of bachelor Norman Cousins in the film The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel and reprised the role in the 2015 sequel. He also starred in 2017's Darkest Hour Pickup played Prime Minister Neville Chamberlain. Other film roles included a government official in 1983 James Bond film Never Say Never Again opposite Sean Connery. On television Pickup played the role of the Archbishop of Canterbury Geoffrey Fisher in four episodes of … [Read more...] about Ronald Pickup dead: The Crown and Best Exotic Marigold Hotel star dies, aged 80

Actor Ronald Pickup, who appeared in The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel films and The Crown, has died at the age of 80. His agent, Jean Diamond, said the actor had been surrounded by his wife and family when he "passed away peacefully" on Wednesday after a long illness. She added: "He will be deeply missed." Pickup's decades-long career spanned widely across theatre, film and television; landing his first major role in 1964 as a physician in the Doctor Who episode The Tyrant of France. In 2012, he told the Press Association that his favourite role had been playing George Orwell in Crystal Spirit: Orwell On Jura. Advertisement The movie reconstructed the story of the writer as he created his acclaimed novel 1984. Pickup was perhaps best known for playing the role of Norman Cousins in the 2011 film The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel, in which he appeared alongside Dame Judi Dench, Dev Patel and Bill Nighy. More from Ents & Arts Lady Gaga … [Read more...] about Ronald Pickup: Best Exotic Marigold Hotel actor has died aged 80 after a long illness

BEST Exotic Marigold Hotel star Ronald Pickup has died aged 80 after a long illness, his agent said today. The actor died surrounded by his wife and family. His agent said the actor tragically passed away on Wednesday, saying: "Ronald Pickup actor aged 80 passed away peacefully yesterday after a long illness surrounded by his wife and family. "He will be deeply missed." Pickup had a varied career across theatre, film and television. His first major part came in 1964 when he starred in Doctor Who episode The Tyrant Of France as a physician. Pickup told the PA news agency in 2012 that his favourite role was when he played writer George Orwell in Crystal Spirit: Orwell On Jura, which told the story of him writing his acclaimed novel 1984. He also starred in films The Mission and Prince Of Persia: The Sands Of Time. The actor remained active into later life and continued to star in big name productions. Most read in Showbiz TOWIE TRAGEDY … [Read more...] about Ronald Pickup dead at 80 – Best Exotic Marigold Hotel star dies after long illness

MOTEHR'S DAY unfortunately will be in lockdown this year, but hopefully it'll be the last. If you want to show Mum how much you care from a distance then you can't go wrong with a Mother's Day meal kit or hamper. It may not be the same as a roast dinner together, or going out for a pub lunch, but it's sure to put a smile on her face and show her you care. Restaurant kits, hampers and meal kits have been incredibly popular over lockdown, and with their popularity showing no signs of waning, we have put together the top picks of the best foodie gifts for Mum to finish off at home. Whether it's a restaurant kit, or a hamper packed full of treats; you can't go wrong with these goodies. 1. Gails Breakfast in Bed Hamper You can't wrong with breakfast in bed, so why not have the ultimate Mother's Day treat delivered. The Gails Breakfast in Bed Hamper costs £30 and includes a Croissant, Cinnamon Bun, Waste-less Sourdough, Quicke’s Whey Butter, Orange Marmalade, 1L Daily … [Read more...] about The best UK Mother’s Day meal kits, hampers and food gifts for 2021

ADELE has introduced Skepta to James Corden and her best pal as the superstars embark on a “whirlwind romance”. The Sun told last week how the pair, both from Tottenham, had been on a number of dates . Now friends have revealed there has been a “brief fling” — but they are not sure if it will become a serious relationship. Adele, 31, is believed to have introduced the grime MC to old friend Laura Dockrill and Corden during a trip to the Crystal Maze Experience in London last month to celebrate Skepta’s 37th birthday. A source said: “No one saw it coming but there’s a whirlwind romance going on between Adele and Skepta. “It’s been a bit of a brief fling so far. But these are two people who care about each other very much as friends so it’s very exciting times. “The fact Skepta has met Laura and James seems like a positive sign. Everyone wants the best for both of them.” Adele first met writer Laura, 33, at the Brit School of Performing Arts as a teenager … [Read more...] about Adele takes ‘whirlwind romance’ with Skepta to the next level by introducing him to James Corden and her best pal