", Emma Freud, broadcaster and wife of Notting Hill director Richard Curtis, called Chambers a "tender, sweet, funny, unusual, loving human being. "Emma was a gifted comic actress who made any part she played look easy. Actor Louis Zorich, star of "Mad About You" and "Fiddler on the Roof," died on Jan. 30. The much loved actress Emma Chambers - who starred in The Vicar of Dibley - has died at the age of 53.. She was best known for playing Alice Tinker in the BBC's gentle sit-com, written by Richard . "Over the years, Emma created a wealth of characters and an immense body of work. He was 94. 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. Chambers also had a long career in a variety of television and film roles. At this difficult time we ask that the privacy of the family and loved ones be respected., Emma Chambers was a hilarious and very warm person and of course a brilliant actress, tweeted Notting Hill co-star Hugh Grant. "The joy of the scenes with Emma and Dawn is they never went wrong, so you just got these wonderful first takes - so you got all that original energy transferred straight on to the screen - it was a joy. We want to hear from you! She was 81. Aretha Franklin, the Queen of Soul, the legendary R&B singer known for her hits "Respect," "(You Make Me Feel Like a) Natural Woman" and many more, died in Detroit on August 16. Actor Jerry Maren, who was the last surviving Munchkin to starred in 1939's "The Wizard of Oz," died in May at the age of 98. Over the years, Emma created a wealth of characters and an immense body of work. Signup for Breaking News Alerts & Newsletters. He was 42. She was 74. French, who starred in The Vicar of Dibley alongside Chambers for 13 years, paid tribute to a "very bright spark and the most loyal and loving friend anyone could wish for". He was 80. Best known for playing Alice Tinker in the BBC sitcom which starred Dawn French, the. A lot . Knew her when she was a kid in Doncaster. Very sad news. Notting Hill star Emma Chambers died Wednesday, her agent announced today. He was 88. This cast list of who was in Notting Hill includes both lead and minor roles. Devin Lima, a singer for the late '90s, early '00s pop and hip-hop boy band LFO, died on Nov. 21 after battling Stage 4 cancer for the past year. My dearest friend Tony Armatrading died of cancer an hour ago. 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. (original music by) Cinematography by Michael Coulter . Very sad news.. Bloch, one of Hollywoods top publicists who represented Tom Cruise, Sylvester Stallone, Bruce Willis, Michael Keaton, Eddie Murphy and more and was chairman of Rogers & Cowan, died on May 25 following a long illness. She also played Alice Tinker in BBC comedy The Vicar of Dibley between 1994 and 2007. A lot., I was regularly humped like this by the unique & beautiful spark that was Emma Chambers. The Rev. Jon Plowman, executive producer of the series and former head of comedy at the BBC, described Chambers as "bright and clever". 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. She had appeared in over 150 films in Bollywood. You brought happiness to so many and died far too soon. My dearest friend Tony Armatrading died of cancer an hour ago. She was 74. I think she is gorgeously nave, like a child. See today's front and back pages, download the newspaper, order back issues and use the historic Daily Express newspaper archive. Chambers was well known in Britain for her role as Alice Tinker in the long-running The Vicar of Dibley comedy. Emma Chambers, who played Honey in the 1999 Hugh Grant-Julia Roberts film Notting Hill, has died, the BBC reports. He was 86. She was 63. She brought laughter and joy to many and willbe greatly missed.. Derrick O'Connor, an Irish actor who sparred with Mel Gibson in "Lethal Weapon 2" and also starred in three of Terry Gilliam's films, died on June 29. Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window), Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window). Were very very sad. You are also agreeing to our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. 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. Rapper Mac Miller, real name Malcolm James McCormick, was found dead in his home on Sept. 7. The 41st President of the United States George H.W. 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. In the later years of her life she struggled with COPD and congestive heart failure. Actress Pamela Gidley, who starred in David Lynch's Twin Peaks: Fire Walk With Me, died on April 16. San Francisco Giants great and MLB Hall of Famer Willie McCovey died on Oct. 31. x, Casualty star Lisa Bowerman added: Im so sorry to hear this. He was 80. She brought laughter and joy to many, Grant added. He was 75. I agree to the Terms of Use and acknowledge that I have read the Privacy Policy. So many happy memories spending time with him and Suzy in Los Angeles My love to you all. Actor and voiceover artist Tony Armatrading has died at the age of 59, following a battle with cancer. Philip Bosco, a Tony and Emmy-winning character actor, who starred in such movies as Working Girl, died Dec. 3. She was a great, great comedy performer, and a truly fine actress. "Over the years, Emma created a wealth of characters and an immense body of work. Hugh Grant (@HackedOffHugh) February 24, 2018. Co-star Hugh Grant remembered her as a "hilarious and a very warm person.". Photo: Clive Coote/Polygram/Kobal/Rex/Shutterstock. She was very funny. Chambers is survived by her husband of 27 years, Ian Dunn. WWE Hall of Fame wrestler "Luscious" Johnny Valiant died on April 4 after being hit by a pickup truck. Chambers is survived by her husband, actor Ian M. Dunn. At this difficult time we ask that the privacy of the family and loved ones be respected.. He was 60. Chambers is best known for starring alongside Julia Roberts and Hugh Grant in the 1999 romantic comedy Notting Hill. BBC executive producer, Jon Plowman, revealed the cause of the 53 year old's death during an interview . And a tender, sweet, funny, unusual, loving human being.. He was 36. He was 76. Hugh Grant - William Thacker. She leaves a husband, fellow actor Ian Dunn. Former guitarist for rock band Lynyrd Skynyrd and co-writer on "Sweet Home Alabama," Ed King, died on August 22 at his home in Nashville. ADVERTISEMENT She brought laughter and joy to many and will be greatly missed.". William Goldman, a two-time Oscar-winning screenwriter for "Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid" and "All the President's Men," as well as the author of the novel "The Princess Bride," died on Nov. 16. Emma created a wealth of characters and an immense body of work. Grant led tributes to Chambers over the weekend, remembering her as a hilarious and very warm person and of course a brilliant actress.. 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 was 52. Law, NYPD Blue and Doogie Howser, M.D., died on April 1 after a battle with leukemia. He was 87. He was 46. Actors Dawn French and Hugh Grant have led tributes to their former co-star Emma Chambers, who has died aged 53. Odell, an actor known for work on "iCarly" and "The Goldberg" as well as a singer/songwriter, died on June 8. He was 81. She was 50. He was 41. He was 85. AP 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. 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 63. I loved her. Due to your consent preferences, youre not able to view this. Chambers is survived by her husband and fellow actor Ian Dunn. "Emma created a wealth of characters and an immense body of work," he added. In my work, she worked opposite Dawn French and Julia Roberts, and was more than the measure of the pair of them.. Amos Oz, an Israeli author who wrote the novel "A Tale of Love and Darkness," which would later be adapted into a film directed by Natalie Portman, died on Dec. 28. Colin Kroll, the co-founder of social media app Vine and the popular mobile quiz app HQ Trivia, died on Dec. 15. Jeremy Clarkson (@JeremyClarkson) February 24, 2018. French tweeted a memory of her co-star on Saturday, writing: "I was regularly humped like this by the unique & beautiful spark that was Emma Chambers. James Karen, a character actor who had appeared in over 200 films in his career including "Poltergeist" and "Return of the Living Dead," died on Oct. 23. 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He was 76. He was 89. All rights reserved. Mom" and "Love at First Bite," as well as the advertising campaign "I Love New York," died on July 13. Notting Hill star Emma Chambers died Wednesday, her agent announced today. Jon Plowman, executive producer of The Vicar of Dibley, described Chambers as bright and clever, according to BBC. /cbb. in Notting Hill. Emma Chambers dead: The Vicar of Dibley and Notting Hill actress has died aged 53. . She was 89. She was 75. He was 20. Actress Dawn French, who starred alongside Chambers in the series, shared a sweet photo of the two together, and added that she loved her. 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 76. The star recalled the time she faced a health scare because of a cat, who was in her dressing room at the Albery Theatre. 3.6M views 3 years ago #NottingHill #RomComs #RomanticComedy When Will (Hugh Grant) tells his friends why he rejected Anna (Julia Roberts), he realizes that it was a mistake and they all sign onto. She died suddenly while recording in London. 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. Kelsea Ballerini, Chase Stokes Get Cozy at Rangers Game, Most Shocking Celebrity Deaths of All Time, Celebrity Deaths in 2018: Stars Weve Lost. Chambers was born in Doncaster, 170 miles (275 kilometers) north of London and trained at the Webber Douglas Academy of Dramatic Art. Read More Related Articles. Oscar-winning film editor Anne V. Coates, known for her work on "Lawrence of Arabia" and "The Elephant Man" among others, died on May 8. You live in Beverly Hills. When is Eurovision and how do you get tickets? 2023 Deadline Hollywood, LLC. Carol Hall, the songwriter for the Broadway musical "The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas," died on Oct. 11 after suffering from a rare form of dementia for several years. She soon enlists Roberts' Hollywood A-List Anna Scott to be her best friend and proposes marriage to Grant's scruffy roommate, Spike (Rhys Ifans). He did not provide any details and said Chambers' family seeks privacy. According to Bentinck, also an actor, the photo was taken on Sunday evening. pic.twitter.com/imzkoyKja9. Dead at 53. Crimmins was 64. Last modified on Tue 30 Aug 2022 10.55 EDT. Chambers died of natural causes on Wednesday, according to her agent, who gave no additional details. pic.twitter.com/46oanFwVTt, Jono Read (@jonoread) February 24, 2018, RIP the wonderful and talented Emma Chambers. Scroll down for more reactions to Chambers death. He was 78. Such a great talent. His debut album "Blue Slide Park" was just the second independent hip-hop album to top the Billboard 200 chart. Thoughts are with the family., Added fashion blogger Louise Peatland: This is so sad. GRANT COMPLAINED ABOUT ROBERTS'S VOICE. The acclaimed fantasy and science fiction writer, whose works include "Tales From Earthsea" and "Lathe of Heaven," died in her home in Portland, Oregon on Jan. 23. Notting Hill director Roger Michell dies aged 65. . Actress DuShon Monique Brown, who starred as Connie on the NBC show "Chicago Fire" and also appeared on Fox's "Prison Break," died on March 23. Officers paid tribute to PH Sandown, who the force said died on duty during the west London carnival on Sunday . He was a wonderful actor, and a true friend. 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. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. On Saturday morning, the British. Canadian actor Donnelly Rhodes, who played chief medical officer Dr. Sherman Cottle on the Battlestar Galactica reboot, died on Jan. 8. In this file photo dated April 27, 1999, British actress Emma Chambers on the des carpet in London. We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. He was 81. Do you know this baby? Read about our approach to external linking. Other well-wishers included Emma Freud, the partner of Richard Curtis, who created both the film and the TV comedy. Grant called Chambers a "hilarious and very warm person and of course a brilliant actress". (written by) Cast (in credits order) verified as complete Produced by Music by Trevor Jones . Guitarist Danny Kirwan, who joined the band Fleetwood Mac at the age of 18 and performed on five of the band's albums starting in 1968, died on June 8. He was 46. The actress had made a revelation in an old video which has now . Harrison, who went by the nickname "The Old Man" he starred on the History Channel reality series "Pawn Stars," died on June 25. He was 54. Hugh Grant (@HackedOffHugh) February 24, 2018. She was 92. Dame June Whitfield, a British actress known for the '90s BBC sitcom "Absolutely Fabulous" and for a role on "Doctor Who," died on Dec. 28. Very sad news. 2023 BBC. Famed novelist Philip Roth, author of "Portnoy's Complaint" and winner of two National Book Awards and a Pulitzer Prize, died on May 22. "She brought laughter and joy to many, and will be greatly missed. 'Notting Hill' actress Emma Chambers has died at the age of 53 find out more. She was 54. diedof cancer on March 3. Actors Dawn French and Hugh Grant have led tributes to their former co-star Emma Chambers, who has died aged 53. He was 84. Donald Moffat, a character actor with over 200 film, TV and Broadway credits, including "The Right Stuff" and "The Thing," died on Dec. 20 after having recently suffered a stroke. He was 91. She was 69. Subscribe to Deadline Breaking News Alerts and keep your inbox happy. She was 52. Speaking on BBC Radio 4 yesterday, former executive producer Jon Plowman commented: "It's no age to have a heart attack, as I understand it. 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. The popular star is best known for playing loveable Alice Tinker in the long-running BBC sitcom The The famed music manager who made stars of his children Michael Jackson and Janet Jackson, as well as The Jackson 5, died on June 27 from cancer. Swerdlow, a New York-based film producer of "The First Wives Club" and with additional credits on "Spaceballs," "Alien 3," "Tootsie" and more, died of complications from pancreatic cancer and ALS in Boston on Jan. 23. Broadcaster Emma Freud, who is married to Notting Hill and The Vicar Of Dibley writer Richard Curtis, tweeted: "Our beautiful friend Emma Chambers has died at the age of 53. French tweeted a memory of her co-star on Saturday, writing: "I was regularly humped like this by the unique & beautiful spark that was Emma Chambers. He was 70. She was adored by the cast and crew.". Chambers' agent, John Grant, confirmed that the. Notting Hill star Tony Armatrading, brother of celebrated singer-songwriter Joan, dies aged 59 following a battle with cancer. 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. Actress Delores Taylor, who starred with her husband Tom Laughlin in the series of "Billy Jack" movies, died on March 23. Were very very sad. He was 84. He was a gentle, warm, soft-spoken, eloquent, witty, beautiful human being, in . He was 93. I loved her. Chambers' agent, John Grant, confirmed that the 53-year-old British actress died Wednesday, February 21 of "natural causes." She was 92. He was 65. Shore, the founder and owner of The Comedy Store who gave starts to many big names in comedy, as well as the mother to actor Pauly Shore, died of an undetermined neurological disorder on April 11. Emma Chambers, best known for playing Alice Tinker in The Vicar of Dibley, has died aged 53, it was announced on Saturday. Actor Hugh Grant, part of the Notting Hill cast, called Chambers a hilarious and very warm person and of course a brilliant actress.. In 1998, she won the British Comedy Award for best TV actress for her performance. Please try again. Were very very sad. Peter Masterson, an actor and the co-writer of the book for the musical "The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas," as well as the father of actress Mary Stuart Masterson, died on Dec. 18 after a fall. British actress Emma Chambers, who starred in the BBC series "The Vicar of Dibley" and "Notting Hill," has died. Made me laugh so much in The vicar of dibley. Deadline is a part of Penske Media Corporation. Douglas Rain, a Canadian actor best known for providing the voice of the villainous computer HAL 9000 in Stanley Kubrick's "2001: A Space Odyssey," died on Nov. 11. He was 95. She was 52. Chambers' agent, John Grant, confirmed that the. Entertainment Television, LLC A Division of NBCUniversal. She was very funny.". Here's a list of some of the notable celebrities and industry professionals in film, TV, music and sports who passed away in 2018. He was 33. Zadan died of complications related to shoulder replacement surgery. 2023 BuzzFeed, Inc. All rights reserved. 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. Edwards, a surf rock guitarist who played in the band The Ventures and who played bass on the "Hawaii Five-O" theme song, died on March 12. Jhannsson, an acclaimed, Oscar-nominated and emerging Icelandic film composer known for his work on "Sicario," "Arrival" and "The Theory of Everything," died on February 9. He was 64. 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. A statement from his publicist to the PA news agency said: "It is with great sadness that the family . I never minded. He worked alongside the likes of Imelda Staunton, Jeremy Irons, Pete Postlethwaite and Sean Bean in productions including Hamlet and Romeo and Juliet. "We are very sad to announce the untimely death, from. He was 87. Bell, a syndicated radio host who specialized in stories of the paranormal, died on April 13 in his home in Pahrump, Nevada. 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. For more news and features about London directly to your inbox sign up to our newsletter here. "She was a great, great comedy performer, and a truly fine actress. (directed by) Writing Credits Richard Curtis . Emma Chambers -- best known for her role as Honey in the rom-com "Notting Hill" -- has died from natural causes . Motrhead guitarist Fast Eddie Clarke died on Jan. 10 at the age of 67 after being admitted to the hospital for pneumonia. revelation in an outdated video that has now emerged from the darkish depths of the web as a result of nothing actually dies on the web. He was 79. Taylor, a star of the Discovery Channel reality show "Storm Chasers," died on Jan. 23. Very sad news. I never minded. He had been missing since two days earlier and had been battling depression. Lucy Needham Assistant Showbiz Editor. By continuing, you are agreeing to our use of cookies. X, James Dreyfus (@DreyfusJames) February 24, 2018, Very sad to hear of the loss of Emma chambers. Claude Lanzmann, director of the epic 1985 Holocaust documentary "Shoah" and a French journalist, died on July 5. Steve Ditko, a comic book artist who co-created Spider-Man and Doctor Strange along with Marvel's Stan Lee, was found dead in his apartment on June 29 and is believed to have died two days earlier. I loved her. Actress Susan Anspach, best known for roles in 1970s films Five Easy Pieces and Play It Again, Sam, died in Los Angeles of coronary failure on April 2. White Supremacy Is To Blame For The Buffalo Massacre. That film makes me laugh & cry, as does her performance in it. Your subscription could not be saved. 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. The actress' phrases from a 2005 interview have resurfaced after the . Her agent John Grant said Saturday that the actress known for her roles in The Vicar of Dibley and Notting Hill had died of natural causes. The actress, who also starred alongside Dawn French in the long-running British comedy The Vicar of Dibley, was. He was the last living member of the band's 1976-1982 lineup. 1950s Hollywood heartthrob and closeted gay star Tab Hunter, who starred in films such as "The Burning Hills" and "Damn Yankees" and later opposite the drag queen Divine in several John Waters films, died on July 8. Film director Roger Michell has died at the age of 65. Very sad news. I never minded. Gavin, an actor who starred in Alfred Hitchcock's "Psycho," "Thoroughly Modern Millie" and "Spartacus," died on February 9. Everyone in the world knows who you are, my mother has trouble remembering my name. Morris, a composer who worked on "Blazing Saddles," "Young Frankenstein" and many other Mel Brooks movies, died on Jan. 25. Charles Aznavour, one of France's greatest singers, composers and film stars who was dubbed the "French Frank Sinatra,"died at one of his homes in South France on Oct. 1. 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. Her IMDB profile does not list any acting credits since the show ended in 2007. We use cookies to ensure you get the best experience on our website. You can unsubscribe at any time. He was 82. Very sad news. Danny Leiner, the director of the cult stoner comedies "Harold and Kumar Go to White Castle" and "Dude, Where's My Car?," died on Oct. 18. She was 90. Jones, an actor known for roles in "Total Recall" and "Sling Blade," died on Feb. 7 following a "long illness." ", Chambers' agent John Grant said in a statement to The Guardian on Saturday, "We are very sad to announce the untimely death, from natural causes, of the acclaimed actress Emma Chambers.