Edward Woodward Has Died

smithy


Joined: 17/07/2008
Posts: 5301

Message Posted:
16/11/2009 17:18

He died after a few months illness at 79 years of age

Best known for his globe award in Equalizer

Also famous for starring in The wicker Man

He was a Gentleman he never said a bad word to anyone and wouldnt hear anyone talking bad about anyone else.

I met him once he was a Gent

RIP Edward

deecyprus4


Joined: 27/07/2008
Posts: 3452

Message Posted:
16/11/2009 17:20

This is such a shame and my condolences to the loved ones he leaves behind, he has always been one of my favourite actors ..the Equaliser, best ever.



Sheila all the good die to soon.

smithy


Joined: 17/07/2008
Posts: 5301

Message Posted:
16/11/2009 17:23

So right Dee, he was a great Actor and a Gent

stilluvithere



Joined: 03/12/2008
Posts: 765

Message Posted:
16/11/2009 17:32

When I lived in Limassol back in the early 70's, it was widely spoken, that he had a house somewhere on the northern coastline

Sandie


Joined: 14/08/2008
Posts: 251

Message Posted:
16/11/2009 17:33

Dee & Sheila - I agree a great actor - RIP. Sandie

sienna


Joined: 09/01/2009
Posts: 1627

Message Posted:
16/11/2009 17:35

noooooooo I loved Edward Woodward sad :(

keithcaley



Joined: 13/06/2008
Posts: 2521

Message Posted:
16/11/2009 20:21

msg 4,

He did have a place here, and was apparently well regarded for his good humour and gentlemanly conduct.

During the Turkish Intervention, a friend of mine was desperate for news of his parents who were living somewhere below Bellapais Abbey, but he simply couldn't contact them.

In desperation, he rang Edward's agent, and asked if he could possible pass on a message via Edward, and find out what the situation actually was.

Edward, having sallied forth to investigate, duly reported back that the couple had draped a Union Flag on their front door, and retired to the cellar with a supply of Gin, and that they intended to stay there until all sounds of conflict had ceased!

This is long before my time here of course, I can only think of 'Callan' when I think of Edward Woodward -

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IDdSWjpPJDg

A sad loss

Rottolover



Joined: 21/06/2009
Posts: 519

Message Posted:
16/11/2009 20:34

I agree with all the above sentiments. I really enjoyed his acting, and I'm with Keith...he will forever be 'Callan' to me.



And as an Aussie I can also say that a great many Australians loved his performance in the 'Breaker'...

jimchris09


Joined: 13/02/2009
Posts: 547

Message Posted:
16/11/2009 21:01

Breaker Morant is one of my "Top Ten Films".....mainly because of Edward Woodward's stunning performance...but Jack Thompson was pretty good too.

DONTY


Joined: 07/06/2007
Posts: 534

Message Posted:
16/11/2009 21:12

According to my pal, his old house is on the main road to Bellapais, above the football stadium and hotels, on the left side, shielded from the road by a large, mature garden.



It now belongs to said friends family who told me of the connection a few years back but did mention he didnt have it long before selling.

Lilli



Joined: 21/07/2008
Posts: 13081

Message Posted:
16/11/2009 21:28

Such a sad loss to the acting fraternity. Did not realise he had a home here. Was he married to Sheila Hancock xxx

malsancak


Joined: 23/08/2009
Posts: 2874

Message Posted:
16/11/2009 21:41

that was John Thaw

japeal



Joined: 12/09/2008
Posts: 1052

Message Posted:
16/11/2009 21:48

He was married to Michelle Dotrice who used be in Some Mothers do have them 'Frank Spencer'

Lilli



Joined: 21/07/2008
Posts: 13081

Message Posted:
16/11/2009 21:52

thanks japeal i just remembered before i read yourpost xxxx

MarkVPiazza


Joined: 14/08/2008
Posts: 530

Message Posted:
16/11/2009 22:08

I know the house, it's owned by a friends father.



It's in Belapais and is set in a loverly garden full of trees.



Apparently Edward never got to stay in the house, the peace operation taking place before it was completed



Mark

Maz


Joined: 29/03/2009
Posts: 1924

Message Posted:
16/11/2009 22:33

He must have bought here around the same time as Peter Sellers! He came and went, and now the two are dead. Edward Woodward was a good actor and a gentleman. The world will miss him.

mmmmmm



Joined: 19/12/2008
Posts: 8398

Message Posted:
17/11/2009 01:12

I remember he nearly died back in the eighties... he was smoking 100 ciggies a day and working long hours in the US..



A great actor..