He was 74. Chambers' agent, John Grant, told the BBC that the actress. How could you not love this girl, Freud captioned the clip. Notting Hill and Gladiator actor John Shrapnel has died at the age of 77, the National Theatre says. He was 78. Signup for Breaking News Alerts & Newsletters. He was 70. Gilbert, an Oscar-nominated British director of Alfie and three James Bond movies, died on Feb. 23. Damone, a singer known for his baritone crooning and for his work on classic films like 1957's "An Affair to Remember," died on February 11. Chambers' agent, John Grant, confirmed that the 53-year-old British actress died Wednesday, February 21 of "natural causes." Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window), Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window). Julia Roberts has led tributes to Roger Michell, the director of Notting Hill, following his death at the age of 65. Knew her when she was a kid in Doncaster. 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. The Emmy-nominated actor who playedMajor Charles Emerson Winchester III on "M.A.S.H." Actor Hugh Grant, part of the Notting Hill cast, called Chambers a hilarious and very warm person and of course a brilliant actress.. Seo Minwoo, a member of the K-Pop group 100%, died after suffering cardiac arrest on March 25. 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. The news was announced by fellow actor Tim Bentinck in a tribute . He was 94. Last modified on Tue 30 Aug 2022 10.55 EDT. Were obviously terribly sad. Too young. Kitty O'Neil, a pioneering stunt woman who doubled for Lynda Carter in the original "Wonder Woman" TV series, died on Nov. 2 from pneumonia. Bell, a syndicated radio host who specialized in stories of the paranormal, died on April 13 in his home in Pahrump, Nevada. YOU'VE REACHED YOUR MONTHLY ARTICLE LIMIT. Photo: Clive Coote/Polygram/Kobal/Rex/Shutterstock. 'Notting Hill' director Roger Michell died on Wednesday, September 22. First published on Sat 24 Feb 2018 11.56 EST. He was 57. He was 83. I agree with TheWrap's Terms of Service and Privacy Policy and provide my consent to receive marketing communications from them. The tale of an ordinary English book shop owner falling in love with a superstar American actress won the audience award for most popular film . 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. Chambers also had a long career in a variety of television and film roles. She brought laughter and joy to many and will be greatly missed.". A look back at the stars in movies, TV, music and sports we lost this past year. She was 63. By clicking Sign Up, you agree to our Terms and Conditions and that you have read our Privacy Policy. I agree to the Terms of Use and acknowledge that I have read the Privacy Policy. Chambers' agent, John Grant, confirmed that the. Ailis Brennan takes a look at a home that's as colourful as . She was 75. Chambers is best known for her roles as Honey, younger sister of Hugh Grant's character William Thacker, in 1999's Notting Hill, and for playing Alice on BBC Comedy The Vicar Of Dibley. Emma Chambers, Famous For Notting Hill Role, Dead At 53. 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. Chambers played the character of Alice Tinker, a village church verger, in The Vicar of Dibley between 1994 and 2007, with French in the title role. Hugh Grant, 55, was already a Hollywood heartthrob after he shot to fame playing the lead role in Four Weddings. 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. By continuing, you are agreeing to our use of cookies. According to a statement she died of natural causes on Wednesday evening. Notting Hill is one of my favourite films of all time and she is so stunningly superb in it. Famed novelist Philip Roth, author of "Portnoy's Complaint" and winner of two National Book Awards and a Pulitzer Prize, died on May 22. 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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. He was 90. He was 82. pic.twitter.com/imzkoyKja9. He was 46. pic.twitter.com/MaGobdefS6, Luke Addis (@mrlkdds) February 24, 2018. 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. 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. Her co-star in the show Dawn French also tweeted, "I was regularly humped like this by the unique & beautiful spark that was Emma Chambers. Gone far too soon. 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. Tenser, president and CEO of B-Movie studio Crown International Pictures, died on Jan. 1. Chambers agent, John Grant, told the BBC that the actress died of natural causes on Wednesday, and would be greatly missed.. The lead singer of the prolific British post-punk band The Fall, died on Jan. 24 in his home. The actress, who also starred alongside Dawn French in the long-running British comedy The Vicar of Dibley,was 53. Billy Graham, a Christian preacher and spiritual adviser to presidents going back to Harry Truman and an icon of American religious life and TV, died on Feb. 21. He was 82. Hubert de Givenchy, a legendary French fashion designer who dressed Audrey Hepburn, Jackie Kennedy, Princess Grace of Monaco and more,died on March 10. 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. He was 61. 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 never minded. x, Casualty star Lisa Bowerman added: Im so sorry to hear this. She was 105, and the oldest working member of the Screen Actors Guild. He was 85. Check out the hottest fashion, photos, movies and TV shows! 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. 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. Very sad news.. 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. Best known for playing Alice Tinker in the BBC sitcom which starred Dawn French, the. BRITISH TV and film actress Emma Chambers has died aged 53, her agency confirmed this afternoon. His final role was on TV series Hawaii Five-O last year. Thoughts with her family. Clark, the legendarySan Francisco 49ers wide receiver famous for propelling the team to their first Super Bowl win with The Catch, died on June 4. Notting Hill star Tony Armatrading, brother of celebrated singer-songwriter Joan, dies aged 59 following a battle with cancer. Here's a list of some of the notable celebrities and industry professionals in film, TV, music and sports who passed away in 2018. We're very very sad. I think she is gorgeously nave, like a child. director of photography 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. Actor John Mahoney, who played Martin Crane on "Frasier" and also starred in "Moonstruck" and "Tin Men," died on Feb. 4. Vicar Of Dibley and Notting Hill actress Emma Chambers dies at 53, Chambers' last role was in the BBC show The Vicar of Dibley. 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. He was 64. Officers paid tribute to PH Sandown, who the force said died on duty during the west London carnival on Sunday . Bernardo Bertolucci, an Italian director and two-time Oscar winner for such films as "The Last Emperor," "The Conformist" and "Last Tango in Paris," died on Nov. 26. By providing an email address. WWE Hall of Fame wrestler "Luscious" Johnny Valiant died on April 4 after being hit by a pickup truck. Tributes have already started to pour in online. He was 77. The actress died on Wednesday, according to multiple reports.. The popular star is best known for playing loveable Alice Tinker in the long-running BBC sitcom The Ntozake Shange, a renowned poet and playwright behind the 1975 off-Broadway play "For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Suicide/When the Rainbow is Enuf, died on Oct. 27. Canadian actor Donnelly Rhodes, who played chief medical officer Dr. Sherman Cottle on the Battlestar Galactica reboot, died on Jan. 8. And a tender, sweet, funny, unusual, loving human being.. "Over the years, Emma created a wealth of characters and an immense body of work. Home of the Daily and Sunday Express. Emma Freud, the wife of The Vicar Of Dibley creator Richard Curtis, said on Twitter that Chambers had been a beautiful friend.. She had appeared in over 150 films in Bollywood. The Rev. Actors Dawn French and Hugh Grant have led tributes to their former co-star Emma Chambers, who has died aged 53. She was 53 years old. "- William Thacker: I live in Notting Hill. Kasell, a news broadcaster on NPR's "Morning Edition" and a scorekeeper on "Wait WaitDon't Tell Me" as part of a nearly 40-year long career, died on April 17. She was 76. Chambers was born in Doncaster, 170 miles (275 kilometers) north of London and trained at the Webber Douglas Academy of Dramatic Art. What science tells us about the afterlife. Emma Chambers -- best known for her role as Honey in the rom-com "Notting Hill" -- has died from natural causes . Over the years, Emma created a wealth of characters and an immense body of work. At first, Grant's voice was higher than usual because he . She brought laughter and joy to many, and will be greatly missed, agent John Grant said in a statement to Entertainment Weekly on Saturday. We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. pic.twitter.com/imzkoyKja9. 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. Roger Michell was married to the actress Kate Buffery and had two children, agent Rosanna Michell and the writer, director and actor . A lot . 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. Julia Roberts is remembering the late director Roger Michell, who directed her and Hugh Grant in 1999's Notting Hill . The actress had made a revelation in an old video which has now . Great memories of her in Vicar of Dibley as Alice. "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. After the news broke, Roberts - who starred in Notting Hill -. Chambers died from natural causes on Wednesday evening and would be "greatly missed", her agent John Grant said. Crimmins, a legendary comedian on the Boston comedy circuit and political advocate for victims of childhood sexual abuse, died on March 1. Chambers would go over every line to make sure she got the rhythm and the tone of the lunatic she was playing, says Paul Mayhew-Archer, co-writer of the Vicar of Dibley. The 41st President of the United States George H.W. He was 89. Notting Hill star Emma Chambers died after suffering a heart attack at the age of 53, says BBC executive Producer Jon Plowman. Hugh Grant (@HackedOffHugh) February 24, 2018. She was 89. He was 65. She was 89. This pic of him with Suzy and Dash taken last night. 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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I loved her. Scott Wilson, a veteran character actor who got his start making 1967's "In the Heat of the Night" and recently had a recurring role on "The Walking Dead," died on Oct. 6. 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. 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. In 2016, he announced he would retire from live performances due to health issues. White Supremacy Is To Blame For The Buffalo Massacre. Over the years, Emma created a wealth of characters and an immense body of work. He was 77. He was 65. 'Notting Hill' actress Mischa Barton has claimed she was requested to sleep with Leonardo DiCaprio when she was 19 and he was 30. . He told BBC Radio 5 live that despite most comedy series having an idiot, "she made Alice a completely unique, very special idiot". Both . Vicar of Dibley star Trevor Peacock dies aged 89 following dementia-related illness Putting names to archive photos, The children left behind in Cuba's mass exodus, In photos: India's disappearing single-screen cinemas. She was 53. 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. pic.twitter.com/vLQcRcv2Ex. He was 94. Sung, an actress who starred on the soap opera "The Young and the Restless" and appeared in Hawaii Five-O, The Sopranos, Bones, Curb Your Enthusiasm," "The Joy Luck Club," "Memoirs of a Geisha" and more, died on May 22. Kelsea Ballerini, Chase Stokes Get Cozy at Rangers Game, Most Shocking Celebrity Deaths of All Time, Celebrity Deaths in 2018: Stars Weve Lost. 6. He was 91. Emma Chambers, who played Alice in The Vicar of Dibley, has passed away aged 53. pic.twitter.com/A1qW3wE1DA, Tony Shepherd (@tonysheps) February 24, 2018. 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. Gloria Katz, who co-wrote "American Graffiti" and "Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom" and touched up the script for "Star Wars," died on Nov. 25 after suffering from ovarian cancer. Please note that this form cannot be used to reset your Google or Facebook password. Only worked with him once briefly and he was a lovely chap.. She was 58. 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. She was a great, great comedy performer, and a truly fine actress. He was 64. 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. "Like Alice I am vulnerable, emotional and caring, but I am not thick. The actress, who died on Wednesday, February 21, is survived by her husband of 27 years, Ian Dunn. I loved her. /cbb. Ellison, a famed science fiction writer who also contributed stories to "The Twilight Zone" and "Star Trek," died on June 28. She was 83. In my work, she worked opposite Dawn French and Julia Roberts, and was more than the measure of the pair of them.. 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. Jeremy Clarkson (@JeremyClarkson) February 24, 2018. By subscribing, I agree to the Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. ", 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. 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). Actress other credits included The Vicar of Dibley. She brought laughter and joy to many, and will be greatly missed. Your source for entertainment news, celebrities, celeb news, and celebrity gossip. 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. Mack, a rapper who rose to fame with the 1994 hit Flava in Ya Ear, died on March 12. You are also agreeing to our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. BEHIND her quirky on-screen presence, British actress Emma Chambers, who died last week, faced a tough, lifelong battle. Notting Hill is a 1999 film about a Notting Hill bookstore owner and a well-known American actress who fall in love . Call 896 6000. 'Notting Hill' actress Mischa Barton has claimed she was requested to sleep with Leonardo DiCaprio when she was 19 and he was 30. 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. 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Now it's going on the market for 2.45 million. Greenberg, an Oscar-nominated title designer who created the opening credits for sci-fi and fantasy classics as "Superman," "Alien" and "The Matrix," died on June 16. You live in Beverly Hills. He was 92. The actress, who also starred alongside Dawn French in the long-running British comedy The Vicar of Dibley, was. I loved her. BBC executive producer, Jon Plowman, revealed the cause of the 53 year old's death during an interview . So sad to hearing of the passing of Emma Chambers. 2023 BuzzFeed, Inc. All rights reserved. Thats It. She also played Alice Tinker in BBC comedy The Vicar of Dibley between 1994 and 2007. Please try again. He was 67. 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. Very sad news.. The actress, who died on Wednesday, February 21, is survived by her husband of 27 years, Ian Dunn. A lot., I was regularly humped like this by the unique & beautiful spark that was Emma Chambers. She was 75. Emma Chambers, an actress known for her roles in the Hugh Grant-led Notting Hill and BBC's The Vicar of Dibley, has died. Dorothy Malone, a glamour queen of Old Hollywood who won a Best Supporting Actress Oscar for 1956s Written on the Wind and starred in "Peyton Place" and "Basic Instinct," died on Jan. 19 of natural causes. Roger Michell, a British stage, television and film director whose often-acclaimed career was overshadowed by the commercial success of the middling romantic comedy "Notting Hill," died Sept . Miller struggled with substance abuse, according to reports. He was 74. He was 87. The Pulitzer Prize-winning conservative columnist for the Washington Post and a regular Fox News commentator died on June 21. 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. {#nodes} Alec Baldwin Age 63, Credits: Beetlejuice, The Departed & Pearl Harbor Julia Roberts Age 54, Credits: Pretty Woman, Ocean's Eleven & Hook Matthew Modine Age 62, Credits: The Dark Knight Rises, Full Metal Jacket & Any Given Sunday Emily Mortimer The Hollywood star played a famous actress falling in love with Hugh. Notting Hill actress Julia Roberts has joined many other stars in paying tribute to its director Roger Michell following his death at the age of 65. 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. 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. 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. Other well-wishers included Emma Freud, the partner of Richard Curtis, who created both the film and the TV comedy. Cole, the Emmy-winning star of the miniseries "Roots," died on Jan. 19 at her home inSan Miguel de Allende, Mexico. Michell's publicist announced that the accomplished British filmmaker had died on Wednesday, but did not reveal a cause of death. He was 72. He was 41. Notting Hill (1999) Full Cast & Crew See agents for this cast & crew on IMDbPro Directed by Roger Michell . Subscribe to Deadline Breaking News Alerts and keep your inbox happy. The popular star is best known for playing loveable Alice Tinker in the long-running BBC sitcom The Julia Roberts - Anna Scott. All Rights Reserved. He was 33. in Notting Hill. Chambers was well known in Britain for her role as Alice Tinker in the long-running The Vicar of Dibley comedy. The British stage, television and film director was 65 years old. Julia. For more news and features about London directly to your inbox sign up to our newsletter here. He's not aged as well as Brad Pitt but we are loving his silver fox look. Emma previously spoke out about suffering from chronic allergies which meant she couldnt be near animals. She was a great, great comedy performer, and a truly fine actress. 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. pic.twitter.com/imzkoyKja9, Notting Hill star Hugh Grant, who played the older brother of Chambers' character Honey in the 1999 film, spoke of his sadness following the news, adding: "She brought laughter and joy to many.".