John Thaw: Last News

Sheila Hancock still "feels the presence" of late husband John Thaw. The 89-year-old actress was married to 'Inspector Morse star John - who died of cancer at the age of 60 - from 1973 until his 2002 death and admitted that she now regrets not "trying to understand" his fascination with the universe.

Piers Morgan took to Twitter and reacted to the sad news in view of his 7.9 million followers yesterday. Dennis Waterman died at his home in Spain with his wife Pam Flint by his side.Piers, 57, penned a heartfelt tribute to the late actor who died at the age of 74.The Uncensored presenter praised The Sweeney star who he branded a "superb actor".Sharing a candid snap alongside the late actor and Dennis' former co-star, John Thaw, Piers penned: "RIP Dennis Waterman, 74."Star of Minder, New Tricks and for me, his finest role - as Detective George Carter in The Sweeney opposite the late, great John Thaw."Superb actor and a great character.Sad news."Fans inundated the presenter's comment section, as people offered their condolences.Twitter user, Trevor C Watson remarked: "I love watching repeats of Minder with Dennis Waterman because it still makes me laugh and the scenes between Terry, Arthur & Inspector Chisolm were the best of all, the chemistry between the 3 actors was superb.

Dennis Waterman, star of Minder, The Sweeney and New Tricks, has died, aged 74. The news was announced by the actor’s family, who revealed in a statement that he died on Sunday (8 May) with his wife Pam by his side. “We are deeply saddened to announce that our beloved Dennis passed away very peacefully in hospital in Spain.

Actor Dennis Waterman, who was famously known for his roles in TV shows Minder, The Sweeney and New Tricks, has died aged 74, his family said in an announcement today. They confirmed the actor passed away with his wife by his side at his home in Spain.

BBC Radio 4's Woman's Hour, the Edie actress revealed she is desperate to reunite with her friends.Speaking about going through lockdown on her own, Sheila admitted that she had struggled with staying at home.She said: "I've done nothing - I've stood and stared at the walls."I've gone upstairs and thought, 'what am I up here for?' I am utterly confused."Tired of spending so much time by herself, Sheila said "we need a revolution".She continued: "And I have come to no conclusions other than we need a revolution!'"Me personally - I just want to have a coffee with my mates!"The actress has spent the best part of the last year on her own, following the death of her husband John Thaw in 2002.Speaking about life in lockdown, Sheila spoke about

Radio Times.It comes after the star said that if she did get get diagnosed with dementia, she would go to a Quaker nursing home in York, as she wouldn’t want her daughters to be put through the burden of caring for her.She explained: “They don’t like the idea but have accepted it.  “I would loathe them seeing me like that especially if I couldn’t recognise them – I wouldn’t want them near me.”The star added: “I don’t want to be a burden to my daughters. “Having nursed two husbands and my mother, which nearly killed me, I know how stressful being a carer can be.”Sheila has two daughters: Melanie, from her first marriage, and Joanna, from her 29-year marriage to actor John Thaw, plus her stepdaughter, Abigail Thaw.Dame Sheila admitted she is

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