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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.

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".

death of his beloved wife Joan Washington almost two years ago. The 65-year-old actor, who shared a daughter with his late spouse, was devastated when the voice and dialect coach died following an eight-month battle with lung cancer. As if losing the love of his life after 35 years of marriage wasn’t hard enough, it seems it has also resulted in the loss of some friendships too.

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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

Richard E Grant has spoken out about the intense loneliness he has felt since the the death of his wife of 35-years Joan Washington. In his new memoir, A Pocketful of Happiness, the 65-year-old Withnail & I actor admits that he continues to struggle with the tragic loss, which occured in September 2021. In extracts of the book, which is written in diary form and revealed by the Mail Online, the actor recalls feeling "sucker-punched" over the death and gives intimate detail about his wife's final moments.

died in September 2021 aged 74, eight months after she was diagnosed with lung cancer. Reflecting on her death in his upcoming memoir, A Pocketful Of Happiness, Grant remembered the morning of September 2, which would be the day Washington died. He wrote of how she didn’t wake properly that morning, after doctors had warned him the day earlier she may die that evening, and he sat stroking her hand and ‘talking softly about some of the daft things we’ve done’.

King Charles III, who arranged to visit his wife before she died from lung cancer last year. Joan Washington, who was a voice coach to celebrities including Penelope Cruz and Jessica Chastain, died in September last year at the age of 74. Swazi-English actor Grant, whose wife died eight months after she was diagnosed with lung cancer, praises the new King in his forthcoming memoir, A Pocketful Of Happiness.

Richard E Grant has praised King Charles III, who arranged to visit his wife before she died from lung cancer last year. Joan Washington, who was a voice coach to celebrities including Penelope Cruz and Jessica Chastain, died in September last year at the age of 74. Swazi-English actor Grant, whose wife died eight months after she was diagnosed with lung cancer, praises the new King in his forthcoming memoir, A Pocketful Of Happiness.

@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.

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. 

Twitter to remember his late wife Joan Washington in a tear-jerking clip.The award-winning actor, 65, told how he had travelled to their cottage in the Cotswolds which was where Joan spent the final few months of her life before losing her battle with lung cancer last year.In view of his 306,000 followers, the Persuasion actor told how he had visited his cottage which held a special place in his heart.Sitting in his garden, Richard told his fans: "Unexpected day off filming and scrambled down to the Cotswolds to the cottage that my wife and I spent the last few months of her life in."Now it's obviously emotional being here, it's incredibly calm and restorative surrounded by all the things we planted together which have just grown like mad in this glorious summer."Grateful for the 38 years we had together," he smiled at the camera.The star signed off: "Have a great weekend."Following Richard's clip, his followers took to the comments to weigh in on his emotional moment.Twitter user @emerpatten replied: "Bittersweet and beautiful x."While @Sean_Boon implored the star to share more details about the plants and flowers which have bloomed in his garden."So nice to see you smiling. More pictures of what’s grown please!" they wrote.@paulscoins commented: "So lovely Richard.

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

supports HTML5 videoIn a video that taps straight into our emotions, Richard E Grant has shared he’s ‘trying his best’ to navigate life without his late wife, Joan Washington.The pair were together for nearly four decades and Richard has been detailing his grief following her death last year, aged 71, after a battle with cancer.During a walk on the beach while on the Gold Coast in Australia, Richard, 64, shared a clip as he looked out at the crashing waves and insisted he’s attempting to ‘find a pocket full of happiness in each day’ – a request from his beloved wife.Speaking to the camera, Richard said: ‘Feels like a whole new world. navigating solo after 38 years together.

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.

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.

Twitter to reflect on his final months with his wife before her death from lung cancer in September.

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Twitter to share a tearful video on what would have been his and his late wife, Joan Washington's, 35th wedding anniversary.The actor struggled to hold back tears as he marked the occasion for the first time without his spouse, who died last month.He said: "Today is our posthumous 35th wedding anniversary."What's so incomprehensible is that we can never touch or talk to one another ever again."Struggling to speak, he continued: "Just have to count on the feeling that the love goes on."Richard captioned the video to his 272,100 followers: "I married Joan Washington 35 years ago today."Best decision I’ve ever made."We were together for 38 years and @OliviaGranted is the Gift of a Human that we are blessed with."Fans were quick to express

Richard E Grant has shared that Prince Charles visited his late wife Joan Washington, who died aged 71 on September 2, shortly before her death.The voice and dialect coach, who was diagnosed with stage four lung cancer two days before Christmas, accepted her illness ‘totally without self pity’, Richard revealed in a moving tribute penned for the MailOnline.He also wrote of Prince Charles’ visit to his wife of 35 years, who Richard gave the affectionate nickname ‘the Colonel’, in August.‘[He] sat beside her, took her hand and said, “It’s been an absolute honour to have known you, Joan” to which she instantly quipped, “I’m STILL here”, which broke the ice and made all three of us cackle.’The Withnail and I star added: ‘Astonishingly, unlike

Prince Charles' secret visit to his spouse, 72, last month.The actor's wife of 35 years Joan Washington died last week.In a heartbreaking new tribute, the 64-year-old revealed that the Prince of Wales, also 72, had been one of her final visitors.He shared what had made them "cackle" during the royal's trip to see her, saying she was "never star struck".Richard confirmed that his other half had been diagnosed with stage four lung cancer two days before Christmas.He shared how they spent their final days together, after first meeting at the Actors Centre in London back in November 1982.During his candid piece, the film star shared why he called Joan The Colonel, before discussing Prince Charles.He wrote: "A couple of decades ago, after a