Monday, November 16, 2009

RIP Edward Woodward (1930-2009)

Veteran British actor Edward Woodward has away at the age of 79 after being ill.



Woodward's agent Janet Glass: "Universally loved and admired through his unforgettable roles in classic productions such as Breaker Morant, The Wicker Man, [TV series] Callan, The Equalizer and many more, he was equally fine and courageous in real life, never losing his brave spirit and wonderful humour throughout his illness He was further sustained by the love of his wife, Michele, children, Tim, Peter, Sarah and Emily, his grandchildren and numerous friends. His passing will leave a huge gap in many lives."

He recently appeared on the big screen in Edgar Wright and Simon Pegg's Hot Fuzz.

He also made episodic apparences in the UK series "EastEnders" last spring.

His final film role is in A Congregation of Ghosts as Reverend Densham due for release.

Sky News has more...

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