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Richard E. Grant announces death of his mum as he reflects on their 'complicated relationship'

Legendary actor Richard E. Grant has announced his mother Leonne Esterhuysen has passed away at the age of 93. The Withnail and I star made the announcement on a video he posted to Twitter as he paid tribute to the woman who gave him the "gift of life". The Oscar nominated actor, 66, also reflected on their "incredibly complicated relationship".
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Richard E Grant's 'heart goes out to' King Charles after 'kindness' in wife's 'last weeks'
Twitter to thank King Charles III for his kindness after the monarch previously visited Richard’s late wife while she was in hospital.The actor shared the message with his 317,000 followers on the day of Queen Elizabeth II's funeral, as he sent his love to the late monarch's son. Richard's wife, voice and accent coach Joan Washington, died from lung cancer aged 72 in September last year. The actor wrote to his fans: “Will never forget the kindness of the King, who visited my wife in her final weeks.“He is empathetic, philosophical, compassionate and kind. “My heart goes out to him for the incalculable loss of his beloved mother.” Followers took to the comments to share their gratitude over the new monarch alongside Richard. @Annygos wrote: “We're all in good hands, despite our overwhelming sadness, all will be well. “God save the King. RIP Your Majesty.” @Mrstiggy1 said: “Mine too, I am concerned for the King and his family.“The nation is rightly grieving but when will they get their chance to properly process their grief? “It seems to me that they have been working harder than ever in the days since the death of Her Majesty.” @Mel6526 penned: “I'm sure you both appreciated his comments and you were uplifted in I'm sure was a terribly difficult time.
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‘Extraordinarily kind’ Richard E Grant praises King Charles III for treatment of late wife
King Charles III had arranged to visit his late wife, Joan Washington, before she died from lung cancer last year.The star said in his recent memoir that the king and former prince was “extraordinarily kind”. Joan Washington was a celebrity voice coach who had trained the likes of actresses Jessica Chastain and Penelope Cruz. The actor's beloved wife sadly died last September at the age of 74. In Richard’s new memoir, A Pocketful of Happiness, he praised the new King for his unfailing kindness. He said Charles and his wife Camilla had sent long letters and also arranged to visit Joan in Highgrove House at the time. Richard, who is an ambassador of The Prince’s Trust, told the Mail On Sunday’s You Magazine: “He’s a well-documented fan of accents and The Goon Show.“As my wife was an accent coach he loved her ability to do different voices.“They were both extraordinarily kind, visiting and so on, given how busy he is.”It comes as the former Prince of Wales ascended to the throne after his mother, Queen Elizabeth II, died on Thursday in Balmoral. Richard, in the new book, went on to praise a series of other celebrities who didn’t leave his side during the grieving period. He said TV chef Nigella Lawson would personally send over comfort food for him every Sunday. Gabriel Byrne, who played an alcoholic father in Richard’s 2005 film Wah-Wah, sat for hours chatting with Joan in their Cotswold cottage.Speaking about his grief, Grant said: “Like the weather, it changes a lot every hour.Something can trigger you completely unexpectedly.Britney Spears 'cyber romance' with Prince William unearthed[LATEST]Jennifer Coolidge flaunts curves dancing at Emmys as she's cut off[PICTURES]Megan Stalter risks wardrobe malfunction in very sheer
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'Forever in my heart' Richard E Grant marks a year since wife's death in emotional tribute
@OliviaGranted⁩, died a year ago, this evening. “Holding each other’s hands until her final earthly breath. Forever dancing in my heart.” Fans shared their thoughts on the post and gave their sympathies and heartwarming support. @LouiseHolan related to the post, writing: “It’s my dad’s first anniversary today too, although we lost him in the morning. “The kindest man in the world, loved by everyone who knew him, a devoted grandad. “Oddly comforting thing to share, the anniversary of losing a loved one, ever so slightly know what you’re going through.”@RevRichardColes wrote: “So sorry Richard — and solidarity.” Lesley Nicol said: “Dearest Richard - I am only four months down the same road - it’s indescribable- bless your heart.“Sending love xx” It comes after the star’s wife, Joan Washington, was diagnosed with stage four lung cancer two years ago, and died last year in September. Writing in the Daily Mail about their life together, Grant said: "It's an extraordinary phenomenon to be truly 'seen' and 'known' by another human, and in Joan, I found someone who innately did both."To have loved one another for almost four decades has been the ride of my lifetime."He revealed his late wife’s death on September 3, sharing the clip that he recently shared for the first time. In the original post, he wrote: “Joan - Love of my Life & Giver of Life to our daughter Olivia. “Our hearts are broken with the loss of your Life last night.
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‘Really tough!’ Richard E. Grant sparks concern with fans over 'weird and unsettling' post
The short clip left fans wondering what was going on, but most didn’t pry and simply wished the star well. @EricIdle said: “Oh Richard.  That’s really tough.” @Tessa_sweatman wrote: “Sad to see you looking a bit lost and unsettled. “These days take us by surprise sometimes but we absorb them as part of us. “We can't be smiling every day and people need to know that and just sit alongside us.” @Wendywings penned: “No platitudes from me just all the love from way down here. “Set life can be very confrontational at times and the lines are blurry between reality and fantasy. “Your body and mind can’t always differentiate xx.” @Lbe101 commented: “Love your honesty in your posts! Pain is an amazing feeling. “It’s brutal & life changing when we lose the ones we love, but also a joy that we loved at all. “You’re an incredible actor & human being!” @AstonPat wrote: “Very very difficult. “If there's someone there you trust and can talk to about how you're feeling please do and let them care for you throughout the experience. “I wish you all the strength you need for today.” It comes after the star’s wife, Joan Washington, was diagnosed with stage four lung cancer two years ago, and died last year in September. Writing in the Daily Mail about their life together, Grant said: "It's an extraordinary phenomenon to be truly 'seen' and 'known' by another human, and in Joan, I found someone who innately did both."To have loved one another for almost four decades has been the ride of my lifetime."He revealed his late wife’s death on September 3, sharing a clip of the pair dancing to Only You. 
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'Aware of being alone' Richard E Grant on 'navigating grief' months after wife's death
Twitter to reflect on his wife Joan Washington's death, nine months after she died from stage four lung cancer.The Withnail actor, 65, explained how he felt "more alone" in the company of others compared to being on his own, months after "sorting through" his wife's clothes in their South of France home.In view of his 297,000 followers, the actor reflected on how he's "navigating grief" following the death of his beloved wife.Richard captained the video: "Even though it’s been 9 months since my wife died, navigating grief follows no chartered course."Paper clip in my glasses as opticians all closed today & that’s my neighbours dog barking," he added, before sharing a link to his An Evening With performance dates.In the video, the star could be seen soaking up the sun in his garden as he spoke about the last nine months without Joan.Richard said: "Navigating grief is the most peculiar thing because you're acutely aware of how alone you are."Yet at the same time, there's the contradiction that when you're in company you sometimes feel more alone than on your own," he added while smiling."You just have to do it, just have to do it," he signed off the video.Richard's confession comes two months after he told how he was sorting through his late wife's clothes seven month after her death.The Star Wars actor admitted that he was feeling "emotional" as he visited their home in the South of France.The film star explained that he and his late wife had purchased a home in the South of France three decades ago.He has since returned to their home months after her death as he sorted through her belongings.In the candid clip, he said: "33 years ago my wife and I bought a little house here in the South of France when my daughter was
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Richard E Grant inundated with support as he shares snap with late wife on Valentine's Day
Richard E Grant took to Twitter today to share a picture with his wife Joan Washington, who died in September of last year.The loved-up snap received over 12,600 likes and 187 comments from the actor’s 284,600 followers.Richard, 64, revealed late last year that his wife Joan had died at the age of 74 following a long battle with cancer.The With Nail and I star shared via social media that his partner had died on September 3, eight months after receiving her stage-four lung cancer diagnosis.Today, the actor posted a sweet picture of the pair smiling with their heads resting against one another, framed by a red love heart.He captioned the Valentine’s Day snap with a string of red love heart emojis.The comment section was subsequently flooded with supportive messages from Richard’s followers, who were moved by the tear-jerking post.“Sending you lots of love,” wrote Loki director Kate Herron with a heart emoji, “And gorgeous photo.”Author Giles Paley-Phillips commented: “Sending so much love today, Richard.”Waterloo Road actress Eva Pope wrote: “Love lives on, and on, and on.There is nothing real but love.“She will be loving you now more than ever, in the purest form x.”While Grey’s Anatomy actress Brooke Smith added: “Sending you so much love, Richard!”Sonja Sorensen penned: “Such wonderful memories.
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Melancholics!' Richard E Grant sparks concern with emotional video after wife's death
Boris Johnson announced the disastrous Christmas 2020 lockdown, his wife had been diagnosed with terminal cancer - and she died just eight months later, leaving devoted Richard struggling to contain his grief.Richard, who besides being an accomplished actor is also the creator of Jack Perfume at Liberty London, posted an emotional video to his 284,300 followers early this morning to share his grief.A clearly crushed Richard couldn't bring himself to start speaking until seven seconds into the video and kept his head firmly bowed down throughout."One of those mornings when uninvited melancholics come up and squat on your brain," he said simply.He ended the short clip by revealing he would be going for a walk.Richard had been married to his beloved wife Joan Washington for 35 years when lung cancer took her from him, after first meeting her when he was sent for voice coaching lessons at The Actor's Centre in London back in the 1980s."She was wearing a boiler suit and had fairly short, cropped hair and Kicker shoes, and was chain-smoking, which I thought was insane," he recalled to the Independent of the first time he laid eyes on her."She was teaching an accent session with a bunch of actors, and I thought she had the most wonderful voice and huge, sort of monkey eyes."I thought that she was really cute and all that.
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