He was 90. She was 55. I never minded. We are very sad to announce the untimely death, from natural causes, of the acclaimed actress Emma Chambers, Grant said in a statement. He was 94. Ian is known for his roles in Trust, Waking the Dead and Gulliver's Travels - as well as starring in BBC long-running drama Doctors. Knew her when she was a kid in Doncaster. Hugh Grant, 55, was already a Hollywood heartthrob after he shot to fame playing the lead role in Four Weddings. Jerry Frankel, a Broadway producer of over 50 productions and winner of nine Tony awards, died on Nov. 17. She was 53. Stan Dragoti, an advertising designer and film director known for his movies "Mr. 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. She brought laughter and joy to many, and will be greatly missed, agent John Grant said in a statement to Entertainment Weekly on Saturday. Since at least 2012, Bush had been confined to a wheelchair due tovascular parkinsonism, a form of Parkinsons disease. Chambers is best known for starring alongside Julia Roberts and Hugh Grant in the 1999 romantic comedy Notting Hill. British actress Emma Chambers, who starred in the BBC series "The Vicar of Dibley" and "Notting Hill," has died. She was 54. She brought laughter and joy to many and willbe greatly missed.. She was 75. Actor Frank Doubleday, best known for his work in John Carpenter's "Escape from New York" as well as Carpenter's "Assault on Precinct," died on March 3 due to complications from esophageal cancer, his wife confirmed on Facebook in May. He was 86. Over the years, Emma created a wealth of characters and an immense body of work. Dead at 53. How could you not love this girl, Freud captioned the clip. Now it's going on the market for 2.45 million. Barbara Harris, an Oscar-nominee who starred in films such as "Nashville," the original "Freaky Friday" and "Grosse Point Blank," died on August 21 of lung cancer. She was 87. He was 104. Very sad news. No cause of death was immediately revealed, but Santana was hospitalized in October with kidney and liver failure. He was 55. Photo: Clive Coote/Polygram/Kobal/REX/Shutterstock. Actor Bill Daily, who starred in the long-running sitcoms "I Dream of Jeannie" and "The Bob Newhart Show," died on Sept. 4. He was 68. A statement from his publicist to the PA news agency said: "It is with great sadness that the family . Emma Chambers Attends The World Charity Premiere Of 'Notting Hill'. She had been battling cancer. Wyngarde, the cult British actor who served as Mike Myers inspiration for Austin Powers, died on Jan. 18. The 62-year-old star of Notting Hill and Love Actually confessed he had to do a lot of grovelling after losing his temper with a child's chaperone. Actor Verne Troyer, best known for playing Mini-Me in the Austin Powers films, died on April 21. Were very very sad. She was 89. YOU'VE REACHED YOUR MONTHLY ARTICLE LIMIT. You brought happiness to so many and died far too soon. Sept. 23, 2021 Roger Michell, the British theater and film director best known for " Notting Hill ," the wildly popular 1999 romantic comedy that somewhat overshadowed the rest of his extensive. He was 63. We are very sad to announce the untimely death, from natural causes, of the acclaimed actress Emma Chambers, her agent John Grant said in a statement to The Guardian on Saturday, February 24. Author Anita Shreve, whose books "The Pilot's Wife," "Resistance," and "The Weight of Water" had all been turned into films, died on March 29. Canadian actor Donnelly Rhodes, who played chief medical officer Dr. Sherman Cottle on the Battlestar Galactica reboot, died on Jan. 8. The arts venue led tributes to the star, describing him as a "wonderful actor". 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. I was regularly humped like this by the unique & beautiful spark that was Emma Chambers. The English actress . Chambers played Honey in the 1999 comedy Notting Hill. She had appeared in over 150 films in Bollywood. Chambers was well known in Britain for her role as Alice Tinker in the long-running The Vicar of Dibley comedy. In 1998, she won the British Comedy Award for best TV actress for her performance. He was 42. Also Read: 17 Beloved Rom-Coms for Valentine's Day, From 'Notting Hill' to 'Silver Linings Playbook' (Photos), Chambers other roles included Alice Tinker on the BBCs The Vicar of Dibley., Actress Dawn French posted a tribute to her Vicar of Dibley costar on Twitter, publishing a picture of Chambers laying on top of her with the caption, I was regularly humped like this by the unique & beautiful spark that was Emma Chambers. He was 33. X, James Dreyfus (@DreyfusJames) February 24, 2018, Very sad to hear of the loss of Emma chambers. 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 . This site is protected by reCAPTCHA Enterprise and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply. The actors friend Tim Bentinck first broke the news on social media, saying Armatrading died earlier on Monday morning after a battle with cancer. He was 49. Such a great talent. Part of the a360media Entertainment Group. Emma Chambers was a hilarious and very warm person and of course a brilliant actress. Huizenga, the billionaire founder of Blockbuster Video, AutoNation, Waste Management and the former owner of the Miami Dolphins, Florida Marlins and Florida Panthers, died on March 23. Great memories of her in Vicar of Dibley as Alice. I never minded. Do you know this baby? He was 89. He was 90. Cathey, the Emmy-winning actor known for his work on "The Wire" and "House of Cards," died on February 9. Part of HuffPost Entertainment. "We are very sad to announce the untimely death, from. On Saturday morning, the British. BBC executive producer, Jon Plowman, revealed the cause of the 53 year old's death during an interview with Radio 4 in the UK, suggesting it was a heart attack that killed her. He was 93. Don't miss a beat. The Emmy-nominated actor who playedMajor Charles Emerson Winchester III on "M.A.S.H." 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. Very sad news. We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. I loved her. Only worked with him once briefly and he was a lovely chap.. Sallings death came as he awaited sentencing in March after pleading guilty last October to possession of child pornography. On Saturday morning, the British actor wrote, "Emma Chambers was a hilarious and very warm person and of course a brilliant actress. pic.twitter.com/MaGobdefS6, Luke Addis (@mrlkdds) February 24, 2018. Here's a list of some of the notable celebrities and industry professionals in film, TV, music and sports who passed away in 2018. Emma rose to fame after playing the role of Alice in The Vicar of Dibley, and went on to play Honey Thacker, the on-screen sister of Hugh Grant's character William Thacker, in Notting Hill. He was 77. Bush and first lady of the United States from 1989-1993, died at her home in Houston, Texas, on April 17. I'm sad about Emma Chambers. She was 81. Vicar Of Dibley and Notting Hill actress Emma Chambers dies at 53, Chambers' last role was in the BBC show The Vicar of Dibley. Veteran actor Roger Perry, known for roles in "The Facts of Life," "Ironside," "Star Trek," "The Munsters" and "Falcon Crest," died on July 12 following a battle with prostate cancer. She was 53. She was 92. Chambers is survived by her husband of 27 years, Ian Dunn. So sad. Notting Hill and theVicar of Dibley actress Emma Chambers has died at age 53. Marie Severin, a longtime artist with Marvel comics who co-created the Spider-Woman character, died on Aug. 30 after suffering a stroke. The actor's friend Tim Bentinck first broke. Harrison, who went by the nickname "The Old Man" he starred on the History Channel reality series "Pawn Stars," died on June 25. Don't miss out on the latest news and information. He was 81. British actress Emma Chambers, best known Stateside for a winning turn as Hugh Grant's sister in the 1999 romantic comedy Notting Hill, has died. I loved her. Rapper Mac Miller, real name Malcolm James McCormick, was found dead in his home on Sept. 7. He was 79. IMDB: 7.1 Metacritic: 66 Rotten Tomatoes: 83% Notting Hill Screenplay Edit Buy PG-13 (Parental Guidance Suggested) Actors Dawn French and Hugh Grant have led tributes to their former co-star Emma Chambers, who has died aged 53. He was 38. Very sad news. 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. And a tender, sweet, funny, unusual, loving human being.". Edwards, the lead singer of the Motown soul group The Temptations between1968 and 1984, died on Feb. 2 just one day before his 75th birthday. Peggy McCay, who played Caroline Brady on the soap opera "Days of Our Lives" for 35 years and received four Daytime Emmy nominations, died on Oct. 7 of natural causes. Sammartino, a WWE Hall of Fame wrestler nicknamed "The Italian Superman," died on April 18. Forman, the Czech-born, Oscar-winning director of "One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest," "Amadeus" and more, died on April 13. And a tender, sweet, funny, unusual, loving human being, Curtis said in a statement to EW. Chambers agent, John Grant, told the BBC that the actress died of natural causes on Wednesday, and would be greatly missed.. 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. His body was found in his hotel room in Strasbourg, France. Thank you for all the laughs with your impeccable comic timing in Vicar of Dibley and Notting Hill to name but a few, Welsh singer Rhydian Roberts wrote. Takahata, the Japanese animator of "Grave of the Fireflies" and "The Tale of the Princess Kaguya" and co-founder of Studio Ghibli with Hayao Miyazaki, died on April 5 after a battle with lung cancer. Dorough, a jazz musician who wrote and performed such songs as "My Hero, Zero" and "Three Is a Magic Number" for the '70s cartoons "Schoolhouse Rock," died on April 23. The Pulitzer Prize-winning conservative columnist for the Washington Post and a regular Fox News commentator died on June 21. Julia Roberts - Anna Scott. Chambers' agent, John Grant, confirmed that the. SIGN UP FOR OUR FREE DAILY NEWSLETTER, FIRST TAKE, Mayor John F. Collins records, Collection #0244.001, City of Boston Archives, Boston, Harlan Ellison in 1986 (Photo: Pip R. Lagenta), Marvel Comics, "Amazing Spider-Man" issue 161, Derrick OConnor in 'Lethal Weapon 2' (Warner Bros), Marie Severin, left (Credit: Irene Vartanoff/Facebook), Danny Leiner in 2005 (Photo credit: Scott Gries/Getty Images), 17 Beloved Rom-Coms for Valentine's Day, From 'Notting Hill' to 'Silver Linings Playbook' (Photos). Unique,& unspeakably funny. He worked alongside the likes of Imelda Staunton, Jeremy Irons, Pete Postlethwaite and Sean Bean in productions including Hamlet and Romeo and Juliet. Emma Chambers, who played Honey in the 1999 Hugh Grant-Julia Roberts film "Notting Hill," has died, the BBC reports. 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. Nicolas Roeg, a British filmmaker who directed art-house and sometimes controversial films including "Don't Look Now," Mick Jagger's "Performance" and David Bowie's "The Man Who Fell to Earth," died on Nov. 23. Life stopped for many of us this week when writer/director Roger Michell passed away suddenly at the age of 65. Bourdain, a celebrity chef and Emmy-winning host of CNN's "No Reservations" and "The Layover" and most recently CNN's "Parts Unknown," died of suicide on June 8. The wife of George H.W. Tim Bergling, better known as the Swedish DJ and producer Avicii, died on April 20 at the age 28. He was 78. She brought laughter and joy to many.. Very sad news. She was very funny.. A lot., I was regularly humped like this by the unique & beautiful spark that was Emma Chambers. 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. The popular star is best known for playing loveable Alice Tinker in the long-running BBC sitcom The "Emma created a wealth of characters and an immense body of work," he added. x, Casualty star Lisa Bowerman added: Im so sorry to hear this. Michell's publicist announced that the accomplished British filmmaker had died on Wednesday, but did not reveal a cause of death. I loved her. Notting Hill is one of my favourite films of all time and she is so stunningly superb in it. In the later years of her life she struggled with COPD and congestive heart failure. He was 59. Emma Chambers dead: The late actress died of natural causes, Emma Chambers dead: The Vicar of Dibley star dies aged 53, Emma Chambers dead: Fans react to news of Vicar of Dibley star's death, Emma Chambers dead: The Vicar of Dibley and Notting Hill actress has died aged 53, Emma Chambers dead: The actress died of a suspected heart attack, Emma Chambers death: Vicar of Dibley star leaves behind her husband Ian, Emma Chambers death: Alice Tinker star in Notting Hill, Emma rose to fame after playing the role of Alice in The Vicar of Dibley. "Emma was a gifted comic actress who made any part she played look easy. Grant walked around the set complaining that Roberts' voice was "significantly lower" than his. 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. Hugh Grant (@HackedOffHugh) February 24, 2018. 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. She was 75. Emma Chambers was a hilarious and very warm person and of course a brilliant actress. In order to view the video, please allow Manage Cookies, Our beautiful friend Emma Chambers has died at the age of 53, Freud captioned a photo of the actress. Lucy Needham Assistant Showbiz Editor. The lead singer of Irish rock group The Cranberries, known for hits like "Linger," "Dreams" and "Zombie," died on Jan. 15 at age 46. Taylor, a star of the Discovery Channel reality show "Storm Chasers," died on Jan. 23. Elmarie Wendel, best known for playing the frisky landlady on the sitcom "3rd Rock From the Sun" but who also starred on "Seinfeld," "Murphy Brown" and "Knight Rider," died on July 21. Many celebs and fans have since taken to Twitter to mourn Chambers. R.I.P.Love and prayers to her family., Mikey Graham (@MRMIKEYGRAHAM) February 24, 2018, Such terribly sad news about Emma Chambers. Actress Ann Gillis, a former child star during the Golden Age of Hollywood and who was featured in Stanley Kubrick's "2001: A Space Odyssey," died on Jan. 31. He was 99. After the news broke, Roberts - who starred in Notting Hill -. He was 90. Chambers, who is survived by her husband, actor Ian Dunn, was best known for her role as Honey in Richard Curtis Julia Roberts-fronted rom-com, which was released in 1999. Emma Chambers thank you for your brilliance., I was regularly humped like this by the unique & beautiful spark that was Emma Chambers, French captioned a photo that showed Chambers lying on top of her. Emma Chambers -- best known for her role as Honey in the rom-com "Notting Hill" -- has died from natural causes . He was 85. Her agent John Grant said Saturday that Chambers had died of natural causes on Wednesday evening. He was 81. Ellison, a famed science fiction writer who also contributed stories to "The Twilight Zone" and "Star Trek," died on June 28. He's not aged as well as Brad Pitt but we are loving his silver fox look. Buxton, a writer and director best known for his work on The Odd Couple and Happy Days, died on Jan. 2. The actress died on Wednesday, according to multiple reports.. Alex Spanos, the owner of the Los Angeles (formerly San Diego) Chargers NFL franchise, died on Oct. 9. Emma Chambers was a hilarious and very warm person and of course a brilliant actress, Grant wrote. He was 80. Actress Ninka Scott bought her Victorian townhouse for 100,000 four decades ago. Too young. Messick's family issued a devastating statement blaming, "our new culture of unlimited information sharing and a willingness toaccept statement as fact, specifically citing the fight between Rose McGowan and Harvey Weinstein that also ensnared Messick. I loved her. Knew her when she was a kid in Doncaster. 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. He had been missing since two days earlier and had been battling depression. Seo Minwoo, a member of the K-Pop group 100%, died after suffering cardiac arrest on March 25. Thoughts with her family. 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. Chambers was also known in England for starring as Alice in the television program TheVicar of Dibley. Marty Balin, a founding member, singer, songwriter and guitarist for the 1960s rock band Jefferson Airplane, died on Sept. 26. I never minded. ", 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. Genre: Comedy, Drama, Romance Director (s): Roger Michell Stars: Julia Roberts, Hugh Grant, Richard McCabe, Rhys Ifans, Hugh Bonneville Production: Universal Pictures Nominated for 3 Golden Globes. She was 63. You are also agreeing to our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. You can unsubscribe at any time. British actress Emma Chambers, who was best known in the U.S. for her role as Honey Thacker in " Notting Hill ," has died of natural causes at the age of 53. Swift was hospitalized in June due to a "life-threatening condition." And a tender, sweet, funny, unusual, loving human being., Freud also shared a video of Chambersalongside Dawn French in the BBC series Vicar of Dibley. Chambers died of natural causes on Wednesday, according to her agent, who gave no additional details. LONDON, United Kingdom British actress Emma Chambers, known for her roles in The Vicar of Dibley television series and the romantic comedy Notting Hill, has died at 53. Sawyer, a late-blooming actress who starred in "When Harry Met Sally" and "Pineapple Express," died on Jan. 22. He was 77. Check out the hottest fashion, photos, movies and TV shows! He wrote: Very sad news. The Rev. Were very very sad. Audrey Wells, a director and screenwriter, died on Oct. 4, the day before the release of "The Hate U Give," which she wrote. 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. British broadcaster Emma Freud, who is the wife of Notting Hill writer and producer Richard Curtis, took to Twitter on Saturday to express her condolences. He was 36. He was 75. Actor and voiceover artist Tony Armatrading has died at the age of 59, following a battle with cancer. Home of the Daily and Sunday Express. I loved her. ", China looks at reforms to deepen Xi's control, Street fighting in Bakhmut but Russia not in control, Inside the enclave surrounded by pro-Russia forces, 'The nurses wanted me to feel guilty about my abortion, From Afghan TV fame to a US factory floor. pic.twitter.com/DfnFqtpOyj, This pic of him with Suzy and Dash taken last night., Actress Lorelai King reacted to the post and shared her heartbreak, writing: A lovely man. He was 82. Actor Louis Zorich, star of "Mad About You" and "Fiddler on the Roof," died on Jan. 30. She brought laughter and joy to many and will be greatly missed.". Grant called Chambers a "hilarious and very warm person and of course a brilliant actress". Julia Roberts is remembering the late director Roger Michell, who directed her and Hugh Grant in 1999's Notting Hill . 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. She really was a great, great comedy performer and a very fine actress. #EmmaChambers one of the cleverest, funniest 'faux-stupid' actresses ever to have graced our screens. pic.twitter.com/imzkoyKja9. Subscribe to Deadline Breaking News Alerts and keep your inbox happy. Scroll down for more reactions to Chambers death. He was 61. Boyd, an opera singer who won the third season of "America's Got Talent," died on June 10 after struggling with heart failure, kidney failure and liver disease. Thompson, a major action film producer and head of production at Millennium Films, died on Jan. 9 after a battle with leukemia. He was 69. He was 74. He was 83. Chambers, who played the dim but lovable Alice Tinker in the long-running show, died from natural causes. He was 76. Over the years, Emma created a wealth of characters and an immense body of work. She was 53. He was 90. Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window), Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window). He was 34. "Over the years, Emma created a wealth of characters and an immense body of work. I loved her. 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. So young. Ain't no sunshine when she's gone, indeed. Emma Chambers, the actress who played Hugh Grant's lovable sister in the 1999 rom-com Notting Hill, has passed away, Deadline reports. Online 21 of the Most Charming Secrets About Notting Hill You Could Imagine It's been more than 30 years since Julia Roberts was just a girl, standing in front of a boy, asking him to love her in. Emma Chambers dead: The Vicar of Dibley and Notting Hill actress has died aged 53. . ", Emma Freud, broadcaster and wife of Notting Hill director Richard Curtis, called Chambers a "tender, sweet, funny, unusual, loving human being. A year later, she attracted international attention for her role in the Hugh Grant and Julia Roberts film Notting Hill. She was adored by the cast and crew.". She died suddenly while recording in London. according to her agent. See today's front and back pages, download the newspaper, order back issues and use the historic Daily Express newspaper archive. He was 70. The Birmingham-born actor was perhaps best known for his role as a security guard on a film. We use cookies to ensure you get the best experience on our website. Mack, a rapper who rose to fame with the 1994 hit Flava in Ya Ear, died on March 12. Notting Hill star Emma Chambers died Wednesday, her agent announced today. The Hollywood star played a famous actress falling in love with Hugh. Anderson, the Emmy-nominated star of the '80s sitcom "Night Court," died on April 16 in his home in Asheville, North Carolina. She was 85. In 1998, Doncaster-born Chambers won the British Comedy Award for best actress for her performance in The Vicar Of Dibley. Read about our approach to external linking. Thoughts go out to her friends and family. Ed Schultz, a political commentator and former host on MSNBC and Kremlin-owned RT America, died on July 5 of natural causes. Hutchison, the singer of the indie folk rock band Frightened Rabbit, was found dead inSouth Queensferry, Scotland on May 11. Arnold Kopelson, a longtime producer of such films as "The Fugitive" and "Se7en" and an Oscar winner for "Platoon," died at his home in Beverly Hills on Oct. 8. At this difficult time we ask that the privacy of the family and loved ones be respected.". He died beside his wife and filmmaker Bobcat Goldthwaite, who made a documentary on Crimmins titled "Call Me Lucky."