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Zoneboy · 10-15-2010, 02:10 PM

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Actor Simon MacCorkindale, who starred in TV's Casualty, has died after a battle with cancer.

The 58-year-old actor passed away in the arms of his wife, actress Susan George, in a clinic in London's Harley Street at 10:30pm last night.

Paying tribute to her husband today, Ms George said: 'No-one could have fought this disease any harder than he did since being diagnosed four years ago.

'He fought it with such strength, courage and belief. Last night, he lost this battle, and he died peacefully in my arms.

'To me, he was simply the best of everything, and I loved him with all my heart. He will live on in me forever.'

His big break came when he played murderer Simon Doyle in the 1978 film adaption of Agatha Christie's Death on the Nile.

Following the success of Death On The Nile, MacCorkindale made his way to Hollywood, landing roles in Dynasty, The Dukes Of Hazzard and Hart To Hart.

In 2002, he joined the cast of Casualty, playing consultant Harry Harper, where he remained until 2008.

The same year as leaving Casualty, he returned to the West End stage playing Captain Von Trapp in The Sound Of Music until its run at the Palladium ended.

The actor was diagnosed with bowel cancer in 2006 and underwent successful surgery, but the disease spread to his lungs.

When he went public with his health battle last year, he also revealed that the condition was terminal.

Speaking last year, he told the Mail: ''It came as a complete bombshell. I thought I had beaten bowel cancer.

'The oncologist said I had lung cancer - me, who never smoked a cigarette my whole life and always tried to live a healthy lifestyle.'

He made the decision to turn down theatre work over the past year so he could help his wife write her autobiography.

MacCorkindale and second wife George wed in Fiji in 1984 after a two year courtship. He was previously married to Bond girl Fiona Fullerton.

His death comes just a week after he played art dealer Sir David Bryant in an episode of BBC drama New Tricks.

catlover79 · 10-15-2010, 05:33 PM

How sad!! He also played Manimal. God bless his wife Susan and other loved ones at this time.

Edison · 10-16-2010, 03:47 AM

Wondrous since "I, Claudius".

Race's Girl · 10-16-2010, 09:25 AM

I heard about that last night and are you guys sure you saw his New Tricks episode 'cause I didn't

Coffeecup · 10-20-2010, 07:48 PM

Too young to die. so sad to hear of his passing.

10-15-2010, 02:10 PM	#1
Zoneboy RIP, I'LL NEVER FORGET YOU :( Moderator Forum Superstar Join Date: Jul 13, 2003 Location: AT HOME WISHING ALL THIS WAS JUST A DREAM AND THAT I'LL WAKE UP FROM THIS NIGHTMARE. Posts: 34,338	Actor Simon MacCorkindale 1952-2010 Link Actor Simon MacCorkindale, who starred in TV's Casualty, has died after a battle with cancer. The 58-year-old actor passed away in the arms of his wife, actress Susan George, in a clinic in London's Harley Street at 10:30pm last night. Paying tribute to her husband today, Ms George said: 'No-one could have fought this disease any harder than he did since being diagnosed four years ago. 'He fought it with such strength, courage and belief. Last night, he lost this battle, and he died peacefully in my arms. 'To me, he was simply the best of everything, and I loved him with all my heart. He will live on in me forever.' His big break came when he played murderer Simon Doyle in the 1978 film adaption of Agatha Christie's Death on the Nile. Following the success of Death On The Nile, MacCorkindale made his way to Hollywood, landing roles in Dynasty, The Dukes Of Hazzard and Hart To Hart. In 2002, he joined the cast of Casualty, playing consultant Harry Harper, where he remained until 2008. The same year as leaving Casualty, he returned to the West End stage playing Captain Von Trapp in The Sound Of Music until its run at the Palladium ended. The actor was diagnosed with bowel cancer in 2006 and underwent successful surgery, but the disease spread to his lungs. When he went public with his health battle last year, he also revealed that the condition was terminal. Speaking last year, he told the Mail: ''It came as a complete bombshell. I thought I had beaten bowel cancer. 'The oncologist said I had lung cancer - me, who never smoked a cigarette my whole life and always tried to live a healthy lifestyle.' He made the decision to turn down theatre work over the past year so he could help his wife write her autobiography. MacCorkindale and second wife George wed in Fiji in 1984 after a two year courtship. He was previously married to Bond girl Fiona Fullerton. His death comes just a week after he played art dealer Sir David Bryant in an episode of BBC drama New Tricks.
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10-15-2010, 05:33 PM	#2
catlover79 God Bless Val Forum Addict Join Date: May 29, 2006 Location: Bewitched in Ohio Posts: 70,376	How sad!! He also played Manimal. God bless his wife Susan and other loved ones at this time.
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10-20-2010, 07:48 PM	#5
Coffeecup coffeecup. Forum 3000 Club Member Join Date: Jan 17, 2003 Location: snoozeville Posts: 3,176	Too young to die. so sad to hear of his passing.