The TV actor Nigel Hawthorne passed away at age 72, respectable.
Biography - A Short Wiki
Award-winning British actor who became known for his television roles in “Yes Minister” and “Yes, Prime Minister.”
He was born in England and raised in South Africa, and he studied briefly at the University of Cape Town before beginning his acting career.
His numerous acting awards include five BAFTAS for his television work in “Yes, Prime Minister” and “The Fragile Heart,” and an Academy Award nomination for his film role in “The Madness of King George.” He was also a recipient of Tony and Olivier Awards for his theatrical work.
How did Nigel Hawthorne die?
Heart Attack caused Nigel Hawthorne's death in 2001.
Hawthorne died from a heart attack at his home on 26 December 2001, aged 72. He had recently undergone several operations for pancreatic cancer, which he was diagnosed with in mid-2000, but had been discharged from hospital for the Christmas holidays.
| Cause of death | Heart Attack |
|---|---|
| Age of death | 72 years |
| Profession | Tv Actor |
| Birthday | April 5, 1929 |
| Death date | December 26, 2001 |
| Place of death | Radwell, United Kingdom |
| Place of burial | N/A |
Quotes
"I do a play a year, or every 18 months, and you get your comedies and your dramas, but you hardly get anything that touches some kind of core in you."
Nigel Hawthorne
"I would never have told my father a lie. We were brought up to be very truthful. I would never lie today. It's impossible."
Nigel Hawthorne
"My father was a man very much like Arthur Winslow. He was a very stern man and very much the authoritarian figure."
Nigel Hawthorne
"I had my doubts about 'Yes, Prime Minister' being successful in the U.S. because your system of government is so different than ours. But the show does seems to have a very good audience in the states."
Nigel Hawthorne
"Acting gives me the opportunity to be fascinating on stage or, I suppose; properly speaking, pretend to be fascinating."
Nigel Hawthorne
