Dame June Whitfield, a British actress known for the '90s BBC sitcom "Absolutely Fabulous" and for a role on "Doctor Who," died on Dec. 28. Michell died on Wednesday at the age of 65, his family said in a. She was 54. #EmmaChambers one of the cleverest, funniest 'faux-stupid' actresses ever to have graced our screens. Kelsea Ballerini, Chase Stokes Get Cozy at Rangers Game, Most Shocking Celebrity Deaths of All Time, Celebrity Deaths in 2018: Stars Weve Lost. The couple, who did not have any children, married back in 1991. Hawking, the British physicist, cosmologist and author whose insights made him a scientific icon, and whose life inspired the film The Theory of Everything, died on March 13. He was 59. I never minded. Her agent said Chambers, who died from natural causes on Wednesday . He was 57. He was 95. He was 91. Thoughts with her family. As the year marks the 20th anniversary of the movie, we take a look at what the actors of the film. He was 68. More info. 2/24/2018 1:03 PM PT. Swift was hospitalized in June due to a "life-threatening condition." She was 89. He was 74. She brought laughter and joy to many, and will be greatly missed, he said. He was 75. Wyngarde, the cult British actor who served as Mike Myers inspiration for Austin Powers, died on Jan. 18. Rapper Mac Miller, real name Malcolm James McCormick, was found dead in his home on Sept. 7. Emma Chambers, the actress who played Hugh Grant's lovable sister in the 1999 rom-com Notting Hill, has passed away, Deadline reports. He was 84. The popular star is best known for playing loveable Alice Tinker in the long-running BBC sitcom The Canadian actor Peter Donat, who starred on Fox's "The X-Files" along with appearances in "Hill Street Blues," "Charlie's Angels" and "Hawaii Five-O," died on Sept. 10 due to complications of diabetes. Emma Chambers dead: The Vicar of Dibley and Notting Hill actress has died aged 53. . I loved her. Gavin, an actor who starred in Alfred Hitchcock's "Psycho," "Thoroughly Modern Millie" and "Spartacus," died on February 9. Luckey, an Oscar-nominated animator who designed Woody from Pixar's Toy Story and voiced Eeyore in Winnie the Pooh, died on Feb. 24. First published on Sat 24 Feb 2018 11.56 EST. I had the privilege of being his best man, and loved him dearly. Famed American playwright Neil Simon, who won a Pulitzer Prize and is known for plays including "The Odd Couple" and "Barefoot in the Park," died on August 26 due to complications from pneumonia. 'Notting Hill' actress Emma Chambers has died at the age of 53 find out more. She died 41 years to the day of the passing of Elvis Presley. She is survived by her husband Ian Dunn. Our beautiful friend Emma Chambers has died at the age of 53. She was 75. YOU'VE REACHED YOUR MONTHLY ARTICLE LIMIT. I never minded. Meghan's latest pic, to announce she is expecting, is just like when Hugh Grant and a pregnant Julia Roberts sit in the sunshine on a bench in rom com Notting Hill 6 A posh bumbling Brit ends. The star recalled the time she faced a health scare because of a cat, who was in her dressing room at the Albery Theatre. Philip Bosco, a Tony and Emmy-winning character actor, who starred in such movies as Working Girl, died Dec. 3. He was 63. in Notting Hill. He was 87. Over the years, Emma created a wealth of characters and an immense body of work. Chambers also starred in the long-running British comedy The Vicar of Dibley opposite comedian Dawn French, who praised her "unique and beautiful spirit." Oscar-winning film editor Anne V. Coates, known for her work on "Lawrence of Arabia" and "The Elephant Man" among others, died on May 8. She was 58. Tributes have already started to pour in online. Actress other credits included The Vicar of Dibley. This pic of him with Suzy and Dash taken last night. Very sad news. pic.twitter.com/vLQcRcv2Ex. Mandan, who was best known for the '70s sitcom parody of soap operas "Soap," as well as parts in Mission: Impossible, All in the Family, CHiPs, Threes Company, Facts of Life and ER across a 60-year career, died on April 29. He was 72. I loved her. He was 66. She starred alongside Dawn French who played Geraldine Granger in the comedy which ran from 1994 to 1998 but returned for several festive and comic relief specials with the latest episode airing in 2015. Witt, a producer of "The Golden Girls," "Soap," and the Robin Williams film "Dead Poets Society," died on April 27. He was 77. Ain't no sunshine when she's gone, indeed. In this file photo dated April 27, 1999, British actress Emma Chambers on the des carpet in London. Asked if she ever saw herself in the character, Emma once said: "I'm not sure. Harvey, who co-founded the annual arts and music festival Burning Man in 1986, died on April 28 after suffering a "massive stroke" on April 4. The actress died on Wednesday, according to multiple reports.. She was 53. Chambers is best known for starring alongside Julia Roberts and Hugh Grant in the 1999 romantic comedy Notting Hill. Speaking on BBC Radio 4 yesterday, former executive producer Jon Plowman commented: "It's no age to have a heart attack, as I understand it. Were obviously terribly sad. And a tender, sweet, funny, unusual, loving human being.. Hugh Grant - William Thacker. . Grant told Total Film magazine: "I lost my. As well as stage, he appeared in TV series Brookside, the long-running police drama The Bill as well as A Touch Of Frost. He was the last living member of the band's 1976-1982 lineup. He was 67. He was 94. 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Burt Reynolds, one of the biggest movie stars and male sex symbols of the 1970s, who starred in films such as "Deliverance," "Smokey and the Bandit" and "Boogie Nights," died of cardiac arrest on Sept. 6. His body was found in his hotel room in Strasbourg, France. Actor and voiceover artist Tony Armatrading has died at the age of 59, following a battle with cancer. British actress Emma Chambers, who was best known for her roles in TV comedy The Vicar Of Dibley and the movie Notting Hill, has died aged 53. She was 53. Notting Hill is a 1999 film about a Notting Hill bookstore owner and a well-known American actress who fall in love . Emma Chambers was a hilarious and very warm person and of course a brilliant actress. pic.twitter.com/imzkoyKja9, Notting Hill star Hugh Grant, who played the older brother of Chambers' character Honey in the 1999 film, spoke of his sadness following the news, adding: "She brought laughter and joy to many.". Actors Dawn French and Hugh Grant have led tributes to their former co-star Emma Chambers, who has died aged 53. She was 53. "She brought laughter and joy to many, and will be greatly missed. He was 92. And that is one thing I am not: I am a cynical old b***h.. She had been battling cancer. 3.6M views 3 years ago #NottingHill #RomComs #RomanticComedy When Will (Hugh Grant) tells his friends why he rejected Anna (Julia Roberts), he realizes that it was a mistake and they all sign onto. "The joy of the scenes with Emma and Dawn is they never went wrong, so you just got these wonderful first takes - so you got all that original energy transferred straight on to the screen - it was a joy. Messick, a veteran studio executive, producer and the former manager to actress and activist Rose McGowan, took her own life on Feb. 8. revelation in an outdated video that has now emerged from the darkish depths of the web as a result of nothing actually dies on the web. She was 81. He was 86. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. And a tender, sweet, funny, unusual, loving human being, Curtis said in a statement to EW. He was 76. Bush and first lady of the United States from 1989-1993, died at her home in Houston, Texas, on April 17. Vicar of Dibley's Alice Tinker: "I can't believe it's not butter". We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. She was perhaps best known for her role in Notting Hill as Hugh Grants quirky on-screen sibling, Honey, who quickly bonds with his love interest Julia Roberts. He was 48. Anderson, the Emmy-nominated star of the '80s sitcom "Night Court," died on April 16 in his home in Asheville, North Carolina. Armatrading began his career with the Birmingham Repertory Theatre stage crew before starting a career with the Royal Shakespeare Company and starring in several productions. Over the years, Emma created a wealth of characters and an immense body of work. ", The Best British Shows You Should Be Watching, Where Are They Now: 15 Of Your Favorite Celebs From 15 Years Ago, Alexandra Daddario Tells Refinery29 Why Rom-Coms Are Due For A Comeback. (written by) Cast (in credits order) verified as complete Produced by Music by Trevor Jones . Gilbert, an Oscar-nominated British director of Alfie and three James Bond movies, died on Feb. 23. Performer Frank Avruch, who worked at Boston's WCVB for more than four decades, including on the first nationally syndicated "Bozo the Clown," died on March 20. He was 89. He was 61. 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Due to your consent preferences, youre not able to view this. Scroll down for more reactions to Chambers death. MUMBAI: 'Notting Hill' actress Mischa Barton has claimed that she was told to sleep with Leonardo DiCaprio when she was 19 and he was 30. Please try again. At this difficult time we ask that the privacy of the family and loved ones be respected.. She was 63. Very sad news. See today's front and back pages, download the newspaper, order back issues and use the historic Daily Express newspaper archive. Signup for Breaking News Alerts & Newsletters. "Notting Hill" combines everything a classic turn-of-the-century rom-com has and needs: a star-studded cast, engaging banter that doesn't feel forced, a "meet-cute" and a perfect grand gesture, wr. She was 53. He was 38. Notting Hill star Emma Chambers died after suffering a heart attack at the age of 53, says BBC executive Producer Jon Plowman. She soon enlists Roberts' Hollywood A-List Anna Scott to be her best friend and proposes marriage to Grant's scruffy roommate, Spike (Rhys Ifans). Emma previously spoke out about suffering from chronic allergies which meant she couldnt be near animals. Nancy Wilson, a Grammy-winning singer who spanned jazz, pop and R&B and was best known for the songs "How Glad I Am" and "Save Your Love for Me," died on Dec. 13. She was 75. Vinnie Paul, the co-founder and drummer of the '80s metal band Pantera, died on June 22. Ken Berry, a veteran comic actor who starred in sitcoms such as F-Troop, Mayberry, RFD and Mamas Family, died Dec. 1. he was 85. Part of the a360media Entertainment Group.Powered by WordPress VIP. He did not provide any details and said Chambers' family seeks privacy. She was 47. Her agent John Grant said Saturday that Chambers had died of natural causes on Wednesday evening. The actors friend Tim Bentinck first broke the news on social media, saying Armatrading died earlier on Monday morning after a battle with cancer. You live in Beverly Hills. A lot . Peter Masterson, an actor and the co-writer of the book for the musical "The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas," as well as the father of actress Mary Stuart Masterson, died on Dec. 18 after a fall. He had revealed in a letter weeks before his death the return of cancer that he believed had been treated successfully. Canadian actor Donnelly Rhodes, who played chief medical officer Dr. Sherman Cottle on the Battlestar Galactica reboot, died on Jan. 8. Why Prince Harry Is (Still) Wrong About Unconscious Bias, Megan Thee Stallion Isnt The One On Trial, Russian Court Denies Brittney Griners Appeal, Upholds 9-Year Sentence, Say Goodbye To Macy Gray She Outed Herself As A TERF. "I will miss her very much", she said, while also posting a picture of the pair on Twitter. Were very very sad. WWE Hall of Fame wrestler "Luscious" Johnny Valiant died on April 4 after being hit by a pickup truck. I never minded. Very sad news.. "- William Thacker: I live in Notting Hill. French, who starred in The Vicar of Dibley alongside Chambers for 13 years, paid tribute to a "very bright spark and the most loyal and loving friend anyone could wish for". She was very funny. pic.twitter.com/imzkoyKja9, Dawn French (@Dawn_French) February 24, 2018, May Emma Chambers rest in peace. He was 74. Clark was diagnosed with ALS (Lou Gehrig's disease) back in 2015. A lot., I was regularly humped like this by the unique & beautiful spark that was Emma Chambers. He was 80. Chambers was also known in England for starring as Alice in the television program TheVicar of Dibley. Notting Hill and Gladiator actor John Shrapnel has died at the age of 77, the National Theatre says. The Georgia-born country singer known for his songs "I Let Her Lie" and "Amen Kind of Love" died on February 12. Thoughts are with the family., Added fashion blogger Louise Peatland: This is so sad. "Like Alice I am vulnerable, emotional and caring, but I am not thick. Actress Margot Kidder, who played Lois Lane in the original "Superman" movies and also starred in "Sisters" and "The Amityville Horror," died on May 13. Sallings death came as he awaited sentencing in March after pleading guilty last October to possession of child pornography. In 1998, Doncaster-born Chambers won the British Comedy Award for best actress for her performance in The Vicar Of Dibley. A look back at the stars in movies, TV, music and sports we lost this past year. Gary Beach, a Tony Award-winning actor known for his roles in stage adaptations of "The Producers," "Beauty and the Beast" and "La Cage aux Folles," died on July 16 in Palm Springs, Calif. He was 89. He was 63. Christopher Lawford, who was one of John F. Kennedy's nephews but also an actor on shows including "General Hospital" and "Frasier," died of a heart attack on Sept. 5. Swift, a music producer and musician who has worked and performed with indie rock acts such as the Shins and the Black Keys, died on July 3. Emma Chambers, who played Honey in the 1999 Hugh Grant-Julia Roberts film "Notting Hill," has died, the BBC reports. Emma Freud, the wife of The Vicar Of Dibley creator Richard Curtis, said on Twitter that Chambers had been a beautiful friend.. He had been suffering from Parkinson's disease for 14 years. Everyone in the world knows who you are, my mother has trouble remembering my name. Following the news that his Notting Hill co-star Emma Chambers had died at the age of 53, Hugh Grant took to Twitter to express his sadness over the loss. RIP Emma , Jodie Marsh (@JodieMarsh) February 24, 2018, Absolutely loved Emma Chambers as Honey in Notting Hill. At first, Grant's voice was higher than usual because he . Knew her when she was a kid in Doncaster. Grant was among those paying tribute to the Doncaster-born star, tweeting, "Emma Chambers was a hilarious and very warm person and of course a brilliant actress. Actress Emma Chambers, who charmed audiences with roles in the 1999 romantic comedy Notting Hill and the BBC series The Vicar of Dibley, has died at age 53. He was 92. Dawn French, who co-starred with Chambers in the popular show, told Britains Press Association she will miss Chambers very much. He was 54. He was 82. He was 57. We're very very sad. Hubert de Givenchy, a legendary French fashion designer who dressed Audrey Hepburn, Jackie Kennedy, Princess Grace of Monaco and more,died on March 10. My dearest friend Tony Armatrading died of cancer an hour ago. Other well-wishers included Emma Freud, the partner of Richard Curtis, who created both the film and the TV comedy. In the film, Chambers starred as Grant's quirky sister Honey. She was 55. Shreve was 71. AP. She brought laughter and joy to many and willbe greatly missed.. Hugh Grant, 55, was already a Hollywood heartthrob after he shot to fame playing the lead role in Four Weddings. 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Hoda Kotb Makes Pre-Taped Appearance on 'Today' Amid Continued Absence, Formula 1 Driver Max Verstappen and GF Kelly Piquet's Relationship Timeline, PDA in the Rink! Melniker, an executive at MGM who had been with the company since 1939, as well as most recently a producer on "Justice League," died on Feb. 26. He was 90. Mom" and "Love at First Bite," as well as the advertising campaign "I Love New York," died on July 13. Notting Hill star Tony Armatrading, brother of celebrated singer-songwriter Joan, dies aged 59 following a battle with cancer. You can unsubscribe at any time. Send us a tip using our annonymous form. San Francisco Giants great and MLB Hall of Famer Willie McCovey died on Oct. 31. The actor was 35. Emma Chambers is described by TV co-star Dawn French as a "unique and beautiful spark" while Hugh Grant says she was "hilarious". He was 86. Actress Susan Anspach, best known for roles in 1970s films Five Easy Pieces and Play It Again, Sam, died in Los Angeles of coronary failure on April 2. Thompson, a major action film producer and head of production at Millennium Films, died on Jan. 9 after a battle with leukemia. He was 20. Very sad news. Tributes have come in for Tony Armatrading, Notting Hill and Death In Paradise actor and brother of singer Joan Armatrading, after he died aged 59. "We are very sad to announce the untimely death, from. "Over the years, Emma created a wealth of characters and an immense body of work. Emma Chambers, the actress who played Hugh Grant's lovable sister in the 1999 rom-com Notting Hill, has passed away, Deadline reports. He was 83. Hugh Grant (@HackedOffHugh) February 24, 2018. She brought laughter and joy to many, and will be greatly missed. At this difficult time we ask that the privacy of the family and loved ones be respected.. He was 70. Knew her when she was a kid in Doncaster. He was 77. Swerdlow, a New York-based film producer of "The First Wives Club" and with additional credits on "Spaceballs," "Alien 3," "Tootsie" and more, died of complications from pancreatic cancer and ALS in Boston on Jan. 23. She was a great, great comedy performer, and a truly fine actress. Subscribe to INQUIRER PLUS to get access to The Philippine Daily Inquirer & other 70+ titles, share up to 5 gadgets, listen to the news, download as early as 4am & share articles on social media. The actress had made a revelation in an old video which has now . Another 12 wins & 14 nominations. Actress Pamela Gidley, who starred in David Lynch's Twin Peaks: Fire Walk With Me, died on April 16. Best known for playing Alice Tinker in the BBC sitcom which starred Dawn French, the. Wilson, director of the film comedies Police Academy and The First Wives Club and creator of the hit TV series WKRP In Cincinnati, died on Jan. 16. The actress made a revelation in an outdated video, which has now emerged from the darkish depths of the web, as a result of nothing actually dies on the web, experiences mirror.co.uk. Harrison, who went by the nickname "The Old Man" he starred on the History Channel reality series "Pawn Stars," died on June 25. He was 79. That film makes me laugh & cry, as does her performance in it. He was 83. She won a British Comedy Award for best television actress in 1998 for her role as Alice Tinker, a village church verger, in the sitcom. ADVERTISEMENT Putting names to archive photos, The children left behind in Cuba's mass exodus, In photos: India's disappearing single-screen cinemas. Stan Dragoti, an advertising designer and film director known for his movies "Mr. The actress known for her roles in TV series The Vicar of Dibley and the movie Notting Hill, Chambers has died of natural causes at the age of 53, according to an announcement from her agent John Grant, Saturday Feb. 24, 2018. Emma Chambers, who played Honey in the 1999 Hugh Grant-Julia Roberts film Notting Hill, has died, the BBC reports. Actor Bill Daily, who starred in the long-running sitcoms "I Dream of Jeannie" and "The Bob Newhart Show," died on Sept. 4. Steuer, a former child actor who starred in Star Trek: The Next Generation, and most recently under the stage name Jonny Jewels for the rock band P.R.O.B.L.E.M.S., died on Jan. 1. She was 74. Last modified on Tue 30 Aug 2022 10.55 EDT. Emma Chambers was a hilarious and very warm person and of course a brilliant actress. Thats It. British actress Emma Chambers, who was best known for her roles in TV comedy The Vicar Of Dibley and the movie Notting Hill, has died aged 53. Here's a list of some of the notable celebrities and industry professionals in film, TV, music and sports who passed away in 2018. Famed novelist Philip Roth, author of "Portnoy's Complaint" and winner of two National Book Awards and a Pulitzer Prize, died on May 22. He was 90. Emma Chambers was a hilarious and very warm person and of course a brilliant actress. He was 91. Julia Roberts - Anna Scott. Chambers' agent, John Grant, confirmed that the. Emma Chambers, the actress who has died aged 53, was best known as Alice Tinker, the wide-eyed, dim-witted verger and comic foil to the Rev Geraldine Granger (Dawn French) in the BBC sitcom The . He was 33. The actress, who died on Wednesday, February 21, is survived by her husband of 27 years, Ian Dunn. He was 93. He was 73. He was 41. I agree with TheWrap's Terms of Service and Privacy Policy and provide my consent to receive marketing communications from them. In 2016, he announced he would retire from live performances due to health issues. Actor Verne Troyer, best known for playing Mini-Me in the Austin Powers films, died on April 21. The arts venue led tributes to the star, describing him as a "wonderful actor". Chambers played Honey in the 1999 comedy Notting Hill. He was 77. He was 49. He was 85. A year later, she attracted international attention for her role in the Hugh Grant and Julia Roberts film Notting Hill. The Notting Hill stars agency had previously confirmed that she had passed away just hours before. Subscribe to Deadline Breaking News Alerts and keep your inbox happy. Best known for playing Alice Tinker in the popular British sitcom The Vicar of Dibley alongside Dawn French, the actress also featured in Notting Hill alongside Hugh Grant and Julia Roberts. He was 94. He was 77. I loved her. Emma Chambers death: Who is husband Ian Dunn actor? Her agent John Grant said Saturday that Chambers had died of natural causes on Wednesday evening. Made me laugh so much in The vicar of dibley. Stephen Hillenburg, who created the Nickelodeon TV series "SpongeBob SquarePants," died on Nov. 26 following a battle with ALS. He was 84. The British stage, television and film director was 65 years old. Bell, a syndicated radio host who specialized in stories of the paranormal, died on April 13 in his home in Pahrump, Nevada. Beloved British actress Emma Chambers, star of Notting Hill has passed away aged 53. She was 87. Singer Barbara Alston, a member of the '60s girl group The Crystals who sang on the hit song "Then He Kissed Me," died on Feb. 16 from complications from the flu. Bernardo Bertolucci, an Italian director and two-time Oscar winner for such films as "The Last Emperor," "The Conformist" and "Last Tango in Paris," died on Nov. 26. Gloria Katz, who co-wrote "American Graffiti" and "Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom" and touched up the script for "Star Wars," died on Nov. 25 after suffering from ovarian cancer. The actress' phrases from a 2005 interview have resurfaced after the . 'Notting Hill' actress Mischa Barton has claimed she was requested to sleep with Leonardo DiCaprio when she was 19 and he was 30. . Bollywood actress Sridevi Kapoor, also known as just Sridevi, died on Feb. 24. Forman, the Czech-born, Oscar-winning director of "One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest," "Amadeus" and more, died on April 13. The much loved actress Emma Chambers - who starred in The Vicar of Dibley - has died at the age of 53.. She was best known for playing Alice Tinker in the BBC's gentle sit-com, written by Richard .