Very sad news. Emma Chambers is described by TV co-star Dawn French as a "unique and beautiful spark" while Hugh Grant says she was "hilarious". 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". When 'The OC' Actress Mischa Barton Recalls the Shocking Advice a She was adored by the cast and crew.". He was 48. 'Notting Hill' actress Mischa Barton has claimed that she was told to sleep with Leonardo DiCaprio when she was 19 and he was 30.. Life stopped for many of us this week when writer/director Roger Michell passed away suddenly at the age of 65. Emma Chambers, the actress who has died aged 53, was best known as Alice Tinker, the wide-eyed, dim-witted verger and comic foil to the Rev Geraldine Granger (Dawn French) in the BBC sitcom The . Ailis Brennan takes a look at a home that's as colourful as . Law, NYPD Blue and Doogie Howser, M.D., died on April 1 after a battle with leukemia. 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 the last living member of the band's 1976-1982 lineup. Notting Hill (10/10) Movie CLIP - YouTube Mischa Barton Was Told To Sleep With Leonardo DiCaprio 'For The Sake Of I'm sad about Emma Chambers. She was 105, and the oldest working member of the Screen Actors Guild. Meghan Markle is an actress and has turned every aspect of her life The popular star is best known for playing loveable Alice Tinker in the long-running BBC sitcom The 'Notting Hill' Star Emma Chambers Dies Aged 53 - Deadline 'Notting Hill' actress Emma Chambers dead at 53 | Fox News You are also agreeing to our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. "Over the years, Emma created a wealth of characters and an immense body of work. "Knew her when she was a kid in Doncaster. Ed Schultz, a political commentator and former host on MSNBC and Kremlin-owned RT America, died on July 5 of natural causes. The lead singer of the prolific British post-punk band The Fall, died on Jan. 24 in his home. Knew her when she was a kid in Doncaster. She was 92. And a tender, sweet, funny, unusual, loving human being, Freud tweeted. She was 53. ADVERTISEMENT He was 71. The actress, who also starred alongside Dawn French in the long-running British comedy The Vicar of Dibley, was. Chamberswho also had a starring role for many . 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. I loved her. Her agent John Grant said Saturday that Chambers had died of natural causes on Wednesday evening. By providing an email address. Knew her when she was a kid in Doncaster. Jones, an actor known for roles in "Total Recall" and "Sling Blade," died on Feb. 7 following a "long illness." stanforddaily.com: The One: There is nothing like 'Notting Hill' Emma Chambers, 'Notting Hill' Actress, Dead at 53 Jennifer Drysdale February 24, 2018, 12:48 PM Rest in peace, Emma Chambers. I agree with TheWrap's Terms of Service and Privacy Policy and provide my consent to receive marketing communications from them. His body was found in his hotel room in Strasbourg, France. Roger Michell dead: Notting Hill director dies aged 65 Sallings death came as he awaited sentencing in March after pleading guilty last October to possession of child pornography. 'Notting Hill' Star Emma Chambers Dies Aged 53 - Deadline Grant called Chambers a "hilarious and very warm person and of course a brilliant actress". CNN British actress Emma Chambers, who starred alongside Hugh Grant and Julia Roberts in the 1999 movie "Notting Hill," has died, according to her agent. He was 71. 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. YOU'VE REACHED YOUR MONTHLY ARTICLE LIMIT. Chambers is survived by her husband, Coronation Street actor Ian Dunn. Were very very sad. 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. The actress, who died on Wednesday, February 21, is survived by her husband of 27 years, Ian Dunn. Julia Roberts has led tributes to Roger Michell, the director of Notting Hill, following his death at the age of 65. pic.twitter.com/vLQcRcv2Ex. Bush and first lady of the United States from 1989-1993, died at her home in Houston, Texas, on April 17. director of photography He was 90. He was 82. 2023 E! He was 36. Emma Chambers (I) - News - IMDb Chambers, who played the dim but lovable Alice Tinker in the long-running show, died from natural causes. Photo: Clive Coote/Polygram/Kobal/Rex/Shutterstock. LONDON (AP) 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. 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. 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. 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. 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Plowman told UK's Radio 4: "It's no age to have a heart attack, as I understand it." Chamber's agent John Grant confirmed the actress' death on Saturday, claiming natural causes. She brought laughter and joy to many, and will be greatly missed, he said. The Rev. Roger Michell, RIP: The Astonishing Range of 'Notting Hill' Director More info. Emma Chambers Attends The World Charity Premiere Of 'Notting Hill'. 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. Chambers died from natural causes on Wednesday evening and would be "greatly missed", her agent John Grant said. GRANT COMPLAINED ABOUT ROBERTS'S VOICE. He was 34. 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 . He was 69. ", 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. R.I.P.Love and prayers to her family., Mikey Graham (@MRMIKEYGRAHAM) February 24, 2018, Such terribly sad news about Emma Chambers. He was 91. Santana, a Chicago rapper who came up with his cousin Chief Keef, died on Jan. 20. Actor Bill Daily, who starred in the long-running sitcoms "I Dream of Jeannie" and "The Bob Newhart Show," died on Sept. 4. In the movie, she played Honey, Hugh Grant's little sister and the romantic interest of Rhys Ifans' character Spike. Made me laugh so much in The vicar of dibley. 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. We're very very sad. Craig Zadan, a prolific producer of film, TV and Broadway who was behind the filmed adaptation of "Chicago," several Oscar telecasts and NBC's string of live musicals along with producing partner Neil Meron, died on August 20. Chambers is survived by her husband and fellow actor Ian Dunn. Notting Hill star Tony Armatrading, brother of celebrated singer-songwriter Joan, dies aged 59 following a battle with cancer. Emma Freud, who worked with Chambers on Notting Hill, said: Our beautiful friend Emma Chambers has died at the age of 53. Kim Porter, an American model and the ex-girlfriend of 13 years to Sean "Diddy" Combs, as well as the mother of three of his children, died on Nov. 15. She was very funny.". Krauthammer was 68. I think she is gorgeously nave, like a child. He was 87. Notting Hill - Wikiquote How could you not love this girl, Freud captioned the clip. 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. 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. 2023 Deadline Hollywood, LLC. And a tender, sweet, funny, unusual, loving human being.". Ricky Jay, a "master magician" and actor who appeared in the films "Magnolia" and "Boogie Nights," died on Nov. 24. The actress died on Wednesday, according to multiple reports.. He was 94. He's not aged as well as Brad Pitt but we are loving his silver fox look. Chambers is survived by her husband, actor Ian M. Dunn. Emma Chambers was a hilarious and very warm person and of course a brilliant actress. You can unsubscribe at any time. 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. She brought laughter and joy to many and willbe greatly missed.. He was 63. Julia Roberts - Anna Scott. 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. Canadian actor Peter Donat, who starred on Fox's "The X-Files" along with appearances in "Hill Street Blues," "Charlie's Angels" and "Hawaii Five-O," died on Sept. 10 due to complications of diabetes. Forman, the Czech-born, Oscar-winning director of "One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest," "Amadeus" and more, died on April 13. In the later years of her life she struggled with COPD and congestive heart failure. Emma Chambers was a hilarious and very warm person and of course a brilliant actress. She died suddenly while recording in London. Emma Chambers, the actress who played Hugh Grant's lovable sister in the 1999 rom-com Notting Hill, has passed away, Deadline reports. He was 82. 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). Very sad news. This pic of him with Suzy and Dash taken last night. I loved her. She was 82. 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. She was 92. I never minded. I loved her. The Birmingham-born actor was perhaps best known for his role as a security guard on a film. She leaves a husband, fellow actor Ian Dunn. Man, 21, dies after stabbing at Notting Hill carnival x, Casualty star Lisa Bowerman added: Im so sorry to hear this. 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. "I will miss her very much", she said, while also posting a picture of the pair on Twitter. 'Notting Hill' star Tony Armatrading dies aged 59 following - Yahoo! Chambers was well known in Britain for her role as Alice Tinker in the long-running The Vicar of Dibley comedy. Emma Chambers dead: The Vicar of Dibley and Notting Hill actress has died aged 53. . He was 38. Tenser, president and CEO of B-Movie studio Crown International Pictures, died on Jan. 1. Tim Bergling, better known as the Swedish DJ and producer Avicii, died on April 20 at the age 28. /cbb. 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. Emma Chambers, best known for playing Alice Tinker in The Vicar of Dibley, has died aged 53, it was announced on Saturday.