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Actor Edward Woodward dies at 79
Woodward played a spy in TV series Callan
Veteran actor Edward Woodward has died aged 79, his agent has confirmed.The Croydon-born star had been suffering from various illnesses, including pneumonia, and died in hospital, said Janet Glass.
Woodward is most famous for his roles in the cult 1973 horror film The Wicker Man, alongside Sir Christopher Lee, and TV series The Equalizer and Callan.
Sir Christopher described Woodward as “a very good friend and a splendid actor”.
Ms Glass said he had been ill for several months and passed away surrounded by members of his family.
The actor, who lived in Hawker’s Cove near Padstow, died at the Royal Cornwall Hospital in Truro.
A lovely gentle man who was a gentleman. RIP.
Liked Him.. R.I.P Edward..
Another class actor gone.
RIP
@sarah_1 wrote:
Another class actor gone.
RIP
No – I’m still here (Waves).. We’re on about Edward WoodWard!
Many many years ago, in my childhood, I used to watch the TV series called “Callan”. It was an absolute ‘classic’ and incredibly well acted – with Edward Woodward in the leading role.
Years later, when I was a student, I had a holiday job working as a ‘chauffeur’ for the BBC. I had the priviledge of driving Edward Woodward home several times and I can tell you that he wasn’t in the least bit like his screen persona in “Callan”….. much to my disappointment. He was a really nice guy, chatty, amusing and an excellent conversationalist.
He of course won’t remember me (he can’t now anyway) but I shall remember him with great admiration. A true professional.
@forumhostpb wrote:
Many many years ago, in my childhood, I used to watch the TV series called “Callan”. It was an absolute ‘classic’ and incredibly well acted – with Edward Woodward in the leading role.
Years later, when I was a student, I had a holiday job working as a ‘chauffeur’ for the BBC. I had the priviledge of driving Edward Woodward home several times and I can tell you that he wasn’t in the least bit like his screen persona in “Callan”….. much to my disappointment. He was a really nice guy, chatty, amusing and an excellent conversationalist.
He of course won’t remember me (he can’t now anyway) but I shall remember him with great admiration. A true professional.
Love That Bit, about him not remembering, and couldn’t, even if he tried.. I’m going to conduct a Seance, call his spirit and ask of this is of course true.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QmwdXVkJ4RU&feature=related
only one good actor in this clip
RIP
Patrick Swazye died, makin it 1-0 to the actors, then Michael Jackson and Stephen Gateley put the popstars 2-1 ahead. And now Edward Woodward has died,
That’s the equalizer!
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