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The episode was the most watched ever Doctor Who Christmas special. One of the world's richest men, David Koch died aged 79 on august 23. Are you sure you want to delete this comment? They had one daughter, Rebecca, and two sons, Adam Swift, an academic, and Joe Swift, a TV gardener. The existing Open Comments threads will continue to exist for those who do not subscribe to Independent Premium. Canadian Jean Vanier founder of L'Arche communities poses for a photograph after he received the Templeton Prize at St Martins-in-the-Fields church in London. A talent poet, she was the pioneering founder of a literary consultancy dedicated to helping aspiring writers She also leaves her partner of many years, Helen Cosis Brown Was Clive Swift married? He was married to Margaret Drabble. Clive Swift died today at the age of 82 after a short illness, a representative confirmed. Radio 2 said Reverend Ruth Scott died peacefully in Southampton General Hospital on 20 February, aged 60. Find your bookmarks in your Independent Premium section, under my profile. Astute and observational, Hardy’s comedy was fuelled by his political passion, Literary editor and novelist who won the Costa Award for biography, aged 91, died on 23 January, aged 101. Swiss actor Ganz, one of the most prominent German-speaking actors, died on 16 February, aged 77. A Democrat and the longest serving congressman on record, with a stint of 59 years and 22 days from 1955 to 2015 died on 7 February, aged 92. He died, aged 49, on 4 March. Swift died peacefully at home following an illness, his family confirmed. Actor Clive Swift has died aged 82. That’s what I perform. For further details of our complaints policy and to make a complaint please click this link: thesun.co.uk/editorial-complaints/, Comments are subject to our community guidelines, which can be viewed, Patricia Routledge and Clive Swift in the acclaimed snob-com, Late Clive Swift in classic scene from Keeping up Appearances, Clive and Margaret Swift on their wedding day in 1960, Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO). What a silly question.”. Rebecca Swift died aged 53 of cancer in 2017. Clive Swift, who was best known for his role playing the long suffering Richard Bucket in the BBC series, Keeping Up Appearances, has died at the age of 82. Tributes have begun pouring in for Keeping Up Appearances actor Clive Swift, who has died at the age of 82.. His agent Roxane Vacca confirmed he had died following a short illness on Friday. Swift died on … Clive Cussler, an author known for his books about underwater shipwreck discoveries both real and imagined, died on Monday, his family announced. Patricia Routledge and Clive Swift starred in ‘Keeping Up Appearances.’ (BBC) The neighborhood sitcom Keeping Up Appearances was a hit in both the U.K. and the U.S., airing on BBC and regularly re-airing on PBS. Her deft touch and ear for intention nurtured the talents of writers she championed, such as Jack Kerouac and Jean Rhys, Afro-jazz star whose music brought Zimbabweans together died on 23 January, aged 66. Explaining his character, Swift said: “The first thing I decided was if Richard was a really meek and submissive person, in a way there was no conflict, because he’d be just a bit of fluff for Hyacinth. A talent poet, she was the pioneering founder of a literary consultancy dedicated to helping aspiring writers, She also leaves her partner of many years, Helen Cosis Brown. The actor died on Friday morning after a short illness, a representative told The Independent. Create a commenting name to join the debate, There are no Independent Premium comments yet - be the first to add your thoughts, There are no comments yet - be the first to add your thoughts. Fri 1 Feb 2019 10.36 EST 258 45 Clive Swift, who has died aged 82, believed that unemployment was as natural, and possibly even as necessary, a part of … The episode later became the subject of a viral moment when the actor was interviewed by Doctor Who magazine and came across as rather grumpy. In December 2007 he appeared in the Doctor Who Christmas special “Voyage of the Damned” as Mr Copper, opposite Kyle Minogue. To inquire about a licence to reproduce material, visit our Syndication site. Clive Swift was best known for playing the long-suffering husband of Hyacinth Bucket in ‘Keeping up Appearances’, Writer and broadcaster equally at home among the highbrow and on TV died aged 80. This service is provided on News Group Newspapers' Limited's Standard Terms and Conditions in accordance with our Privacy & Cookie Policy. Born in Liverpool on 9 February 1936, to parents who owned a furniture shop in Bootle, Swift was a classically trained actor and member of the Royal Shakespeare Company. Giant of South African journalism died on 5 June, aged 92. He produced more than 20 albums in a variety of styles. Swift was married to novelist Margaret Drabble between 1960 to 1975. He was married to Margaret Drabble.He died on February 1, 2019 in London, England. Our journalists will try to respond by joining the threads when they can to create a true meeting of independent Premium. Oliver ‘Tuku’ Mtukudzi’s popularity stretched back to the 1970s and cut across political and generational divides, CIA disguise master whose Iran escape inspired Ben Affleck’s Argo died on 19 January, aged 78. 1 February 2019, 5:21 pm British actor Clive Swift, best known for his role in the British comedy ‘Keeping Up Appearances’, has died aged 82. His first professional acting job was at Nottingham Playhouse, in the UK premiere of JB Priestley’s take the Fool Away, in 1959. Clive Swift has died aged 82. CLIVE Swift’s ex-wife, Dame Margaret Drabble, is a big name in her own right. “After a short illness Clive died peacefully at home this morning surrounded by his family,” a representative for the star said. But it is not yet known what exactly he died of. The Sowetan later described the Rand Daily Mail under Louw as the "first white newspaper to regard blacks as human beings. Start your Independent Premium subscription today. Vanier, a Canadian religious figure whose charity work helped improve conditions for the developmentally disabled in multiple countries over the past half-century, has died Tuesday May 7, 2019 in Paris after suffering from thyroid cancer at 90. Clive James, the Australian writer and broadcaster best known for his dry wit, has died at the age of 80. He was an actor, known for Excalibur (1981), Frenzy (1972) and Keeping Up Appearances (1990). Influential musician Dr John, born Malcolm John Rebennack Jr, died aged 77. He was also the father of actress Julia Swift and father-in-law of actor David Bamber.. Born in 1942 in Washington DC, Tork became part of the band with Micky Dolenz, Michael Nesmith and Davy Jones in the mid-sixties, when they was formed as America’s Beatles counterpart. Another great actor from the 80's/90's era i love. Grunewald, one of America's top middle-distance runners, died on 11 June at her home after inspiring many with a long fight against cancer. Clive Swift was born on February 9, 1936 in Liverpool, England as Clive Walter Swift. - 2 years ago @coolcatvt: RT @Classicbritcom: Remembering the late Actor, Clive Swift (9 February 1936 – 1 February 2019) - 2 years ago @yamamuj: RT @BritComSociety: Actor Clive Swift died just over a week ago. Email us at [email protected] or call 0207 782 4368. Keeping Up Appearances star Clive Swift, who famously played Hyacinth Bucket’s long-suffering husband Richard, has sadly died aged 82. She was 32. Keeping Up Appearances star Clive Swift has died at the age of 82. Jerrie Cobb, the nation's first female astronaut candidate, with a display of rockets at a national conference where the leading space experts gathered in Tulsa, Okla. Cobb died in Florida at the age of 88 on March 18, 2019. We pay for your stories! Nobel Prize-winning author Toni Morrison died at the age of 88 on August 6. He worked alongside Dame Patricia Routledge, who played his class-obsessed wife, who famously pronounced Bucket as "Bouquet". Clive Swift, who played the exasperated husband of Hyacinth Bucket in the 1990s TV sitcom Keeping Up Appearances, has died at the age of 82.Swift, who spent ten years at the Royal Shakespeare Company Who is Clive Swift’s ex-w… Actor Clive Swift, known to many as the long-suffering Richard Bucket in Keeping Up Appearances, has died. So very sad to see Clive Swift has passed away. Vella also appeared in HBO series The Sopranos. A statement said: "After a short illness, Clive died peacefully this morning surrounded by his family.". Have you read the script? The 79-year-old is well known in the book world as a poet, critic and biographer. Read our full mailing list consent terms here, “Don’t you know shorthand?” a disgruntled Swift asked the journalist. Clive, who played Richard Bucket in the popular BBC sitcom, died peacefully at home, his family have confirmed. CLIVE SWIFT, the character actor, who has died aged 82, was a stylish, incisive and distinctive member of the original Royal Shakespeare Company in its heyday before becoming a familiar supporting figure on television, notably as the henpecked husband of … CLIVE Swift, who starred as Richard in classic British comedy Keeping Up Appearances, has died aged 82. Clive Swift has died at the age of 82. I’m not getting paid, am I?”, Asked about his character, he responded: “You don’t need me to tell you that. Clive Swift, who starred in classic British comedy Keeping Up Appearances, has died aged 82. You can tell them about my character. Actress Hannelore Elsner arrives for the screening of the movie 'Nobody Wants the Night', during the opening gala of the 65th Berlinale International Film Festival, in Berlin February 5, 2015. The star was best known for playing Hyacinth Bucket’s long-suffering husband Richard in the classic sitcom Keeping Up Appearances. Clive Swift, Actor: Excalibur. It allows our most engaged readers to debate the big issues, share their own experiences, discuss real-world solutions, and more. He was editor of the Rand Daily Mail and took a hard liberal stance with the paper, hiring black journalists during apartheid. But it is not yet known what exactly he died of. He was at home surrounded by his family. Genuinely sad when watching the old comedies & realise so many of the cast have said goodbye. ", American actress and singer Doris Day holds a bouquet of roses at Le Bourget Airport in Paris after flying in from London. He spent two and a half years at Arsenal, becoming the first Spaniard to win the English championship, before joining Real Madrid, Atletico Madrid and Benfica. He would have been 83 today. As a member of the RSC, he earned early critical praise in William Gaskill’s revival of Cymbeline, with Vanessa Redgrave as Imogen, and later for the 1966 production of The Tempest, in which he starred as Caliban opposite Timothy West’s Prospero. 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As medical director of the hospital for 10 years from 2006, he was keen for a constant dialogue between doctors treating patients and their colleagues in labs, Celebrated sports journalist died in January, aged 84. You can find our Community Guidelines in full here. Clive was 82 years old at the time of death. Birthday: February 9, 1936 Date of Death: February 1, 2019 Age at Death: 82 The story of the daring and inventive escape he orchestrated within an enemy state ended up in an Oscar-winning film, Pulitzer Prize-winning poet who cracked mainstream success died on 17 January, aged 83. Want an ad-free experience?Subscribe to Independent Premium. In a statement, the star's family said he passed away at home following a short illness. Died 1 February 2019, in London, aged 82. - … His other claim to Doctor Who fame was telling Benjamin Cook that he wasn't a real journalist when Doctor Who Magazine interviewed him. The veteran British comedy star was known by millions across the country for his various TV roles. Do you have a story for The Sun Online politics team? Rebecca Swift died aged 53 of cancer in 2017. He is survived by two sons, Adam, an academic, and Joe, a TV garden designer and … He was best known for his portrayal of Adolf Hitler in the oscar-nominated 2004 film Downfall. Clive Swift was born on February 9, 1936 in Liverpool, England as Clive Walter Swift. Please continue to respect all commenters and create constructive debates. News Corp is a network of leading companies in the worlds of diversified media, news, education, and information services. Sitcom actor was a familiar TV face in the 1970s and 1980s, Actor who bestrode Broadway for decades in ‘Hello, Dolly!’ and ‘Thoroughly Modern Millie’ died on 15 January, aged 97. Keeping Up Appearances star Clive Swift, who famously played Hyacinth Bucket's long-suffering husband Richard, has sadly died aged 82. The comic star became well-known for his role as Richard Bucket, the henpecked husband of Hyacinth Bucket in the BBC series mocking UK class obsessions. Swift made a number of appearances in Doctor Who, most recently in the 2007 episode Voyage of the Damned. Clive Swift was born on February 9, 1936 and died on February 1, 2019. The actor died on Friday morning after a short illness, a representative confirmed. Keeping Up Appearances actor Clive Swift has died aged 82. Her work chronicled the black British experience in the years after Windrush. @BirthdayMan2: Happy Birthday Clive Swift! The Monkees singer Peter Tork died on 21 February, aged 77. In a career spanning six decades, Swift was best known for playing Richard Bucket, the long-suffering husband of Hyacinth Bucket, in the classic comedy. The Sun News Corp Australia Network February 2, … She rose from a traumatic childhood to become a formidable force of American letters and an inspiration to women, Star of ‘It Ain’t Half Hot Mum’ and ‘Never the Twain’ died on 17 January, aged 88. She was 97. "The Sun", "Sun", "Sun Online" are registered trademarks or trade names of News Group Newspapers Limited. Are you sure you want to mark this comment as inappropriate? Clive Swift full list of movies and tv shows in theaters, in production and upcoming films. The Sun website is regulated by the Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO), Our journalists strive for accuracy but on occasion we make mistakes. Please be respectful when making a comment and adhere to our Community Guidelines. The most insightful comments on all subjects will be published daily in dedicated articles. Clive Swift was best-known for his role as Richard Bucket, the henpecked husband of Hyacinth Bucket in the BBC series mocking UK class obsessions. 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