She was 74. Known for playing Alice Tinker in The Vicar of Dibley, Doncaster-born Chambers. 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. I never minded. Her agent John Grant said: "We are very sad to announce the untimely death, from natural causes, of the acclaimed actress, Emma Chambers. Emma Chambers was a hilarious and very warm person and of course a brilliant actress, Grant wrote. The popular star is best known for playing loveable Alice Tinker in the long-running BBC sitcom The Knew her when she was a kid in Doncaster. Chambers played Honey in the 1999 comedy Notting Hill. Do you know this baby? He was 72. He was 91. Bill Siegel, who worked as a producer or researcher on such award-winning documentaries as "Hoop Dreams," "The Trials of Muhammad Ali" and "The Weather Underground," died on Dec. 11. Emma Chambers dead: The Vicar of Dibley and Notting Hill actress has died aged 53. . The Georgia-born country singer known for his songs "I Let Her Lie" and "Amen Kind of Love" died on February 12. I loved her. Best known for playing Alice Tinker in the BBC sitcom which starred Dawn French, the. 'Notting Hill' actress Mischa Barton has claimed that she was told to sleep with Leonardo DiCaprio when she was 19 and he was 30.. Chambers agent, John Grant, told the BBC that the actress died of natural causes on Wednesday, and would be greatly missed.. Tim Bergling, better known as the Swedish DJ and producer Avicii, died on April 20 at the age 28. A lot., I was regularly humped like this by the unique & beautiful spark that was Emma Chambers. She was 70. 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. When 'The OC' Actress Mischa Barton Recalls the Shocking Advice a Former NBA star Rasual Butler was killed in a car crash on Jan. 31. Chambers also starred in the long-running British comedy The Vicar of Dibley opposite comedian Dawn French, who praised her "unique and beautiful spirit." At his request, his age was not disclosed. British actress Emma Chambers, who starred in the BBC series "The Vicar of Dibley" and "Notting Hill," has died. Bohemian life in Notting Hill: actress Ninka Scott on why she's selling Actress Emma Chambers, best known for Notting Hill and The Vicar Of Dibley, has died aged 53, her agent has confirmed. Film producer Gary Kurtz, who produced "Star Wars" and "The Empire Strikes Back" among others, diedon Sept. 23 after battling cancer. He was 94. He was 20. He said: "Emma was a gifted comic actress who made any part she played - no matter how ditzy or other worldly - look easy.". He was 85. 2023 Deadline Hollywood, LLC. Grant led tributes to Chambers over the weekend, remembering her as a hilarious and very warm person and of course a brilliant actress.. She brought laughter and joy to many, and will be greatly missed, he said. pic.twitter.com/vLQcRcv2Ex. He was a wonderful actor, and a true friend. As well as stage, he appeared in TV series Brookside, the long-running police drama The Bill as well as A Touch Of Frost. 2023 BuzzFeed, Inc. All rights reserved. She brought laughter and joy to many, and will be greatly missed. Notting Hill - Wikiquote Emma Chambers, an actress known for her roles in the Hugh Grant-led Notting Hill and BBC's The Vicar of Dibley, has died. He was 82. His final role was on TV series Hawaii Five-O last year. The British stage, television and film director was 65 years old. Sen. John McCain former Republican presidential candidate, two-time Gold Star recipient and a political icon known as a "maverick" died of cancer on August 25. Your source for entertainment news, celebrities, celeb news, and celebrity gossip. 'Notting Hill' Actress Emma Chambers Dies at 53 - TMZ Over the years, Emma created a wealth of characters and an immense body of work. in Notting Hill. Emma was a very bright spark and the most loyal and loving friend anyone could wish for, French said. He was 85. Philip Bosco, a Tony and Emmy-winning character actor, who starred in such movies as Working Girl, died Dec. 3. Sharing an image of the actor in a hospital bed, Armatrading was seen with his wife Suzy and their dog Dash at his bedside. Grant called Chambers a "hilarious and very warm person and of course a brilliant actress". She appeared in all 20 episodes and four Comic Relief specials until 2007, but she did not appear in the two most recent offerings, in 2013 and 2015. Putting names to archive photos, The children left behind in Cuba's mass exodus, In photos: India's disappearing single-screen cinemas. Ain't no sunshine when she's gone, indeed. Chambers' agent, John Grant, confirmed that the. Zadan died of complications related to shoulder replacement surgery. We won't post to any of your accounts without asking first. Who are Roger Michell's wives? 'Notting Hill' director dies at 65 The same year she also took the role of Helen Yardley in the TV series How Do You Want Me?. 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. Alastair Stewart (@alstewitn) February 24, 2018, Such sad news. 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. Vicar Of Dibley and Notting Hill actress Emma Chambers dies at 53 Mandan, who was best known for the '70s sitcom parody of soap operas "Soap," as well as parts in Mission: Impossible, All in the Family, CHiPs, Threes Company, Facts of Life and ER across a 60-year career, died on April 29. His family announced the news of his demise on Thursday, September 23. She leaves a husband, fellow actor Ian Dunn. Jones, an actor known for roles in "Total Recall" and "Sling Blade," died on Feb. 7 following a "long illness." By clicking Sign Up, you agree to our Terms and Conditions and that you have read our Privacy Policy. And a tender, sweet, funny, unusual, loving human being, Freud tweeted. A lot . So sad. 'Notting Hill' actress Mischa Barton has claimed she was requested to sleep with Leonardo DiCaprio when she was 19 and he was 30. . By entering your email and clicking Sign Up, you're agreeing to let us send you customized marketing messages about us and our advertising partners. 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. 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. He was 75. The lead singer of the prolific British post-punk band The Fall, died on Jan. 24 in his home. Grant walked around the set complaining that Roberts' voice was "significantly lower" than his. He was 90. Vicar Of Dibley and Notting Hill actress Emma Chambers dies at 53, Chambers' last role was in the BBC show 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. He was 61. Very sad news. Emma was a gifted comic actress who made any part she played no matter how ditzy or other worldly look easy, Plowman said. We are very sad to announce the untimely death, from natural causes, of the acclaimed actress Emma Chambers, her agent John Grant said in a statement to The Guardian on Saturday, February 24. 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. 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. 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. Actress Emma, who rose to fame as Alice in sitcom The Vicar of Dibley and was married to Ian Dunn, is believed to have died of a heart attack aged 53. Tributes come in as Notting Hill actor Tony Armatrading dies aged 59 Hugh Grant (@HackedOffHugh) February 24, 2018. ", 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. His body was found in his hotel room in Strasbourg, France. The Pulitzer Prize-winning conservative columnist for the Washington Post and a regular Fox News commentator died on June 21. I agree with TheWrap's Terms of Service and Privacy Policy and provide my consent to receive marketing communications from them. 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. Notting Hill and Vicar of Dibley star Emma Chambers dies He was 49. He also played Dr Ivann Tate in Death In Paradise in 2016. In this file photo dated April 27, 1999, British actress Emma Chambers on the des carpet in London. Michell died on Wednesday at the age of 65, his family said in a. Actress other credits included The Vicar of Dibley. She was 58. Messick, a veteran studio executive, producer and the former manager to actress and activist Rose McGowan, took her own life on Feb. 8. 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. She was 83. All Rights Reserved. Man, 21, dies after stabbing at Notting Hill carnival The actress, who also starred alongside Dawn French in the long-running British comedy The Vicar of Dibley,was 53. The lead singer of Irish rock group The Cranberries, known for hits like "Linger," "Dreams" and "Zombie," died on Jan. 15 at age 46. Actress Margot Kidder, who played Lois Lane in the original "Superman" movies and also starred in "Sisters" and "The Amityville Horror," died on May 13. He was 86. A veteran talent manager who represented artists such as Cher, Dolly Parton and Joan Rivers died on June 18 after a battle with pancreatic cancer. The Emmy-nominated actor who playedMajor Charles Emerson Winchester III on "M.A.S.H." He died of complications from Alzheimer's disease. So young. Christopher Lawford, who was one of John F. Kennedy's nephews but also an actor on shows including "General Hospital" and "Frasier," died of a heart attack on Sept. 5. The arts venue led tributes to the star, describing him as a "wonderful actor". Morris, a composer who worked on "Blazing Saddles," "Young Frankenstein" and many other Mel Brooks movies, died on Jan. 25. She is survived by her husband Ian Dunn. Chambers' agent, John Grant, confirmed that the 53-year-old British actress died Wednesday, February 21 of "natural causes." A lot . Jeremy Clarkson (@JeremyClarkson) February 24, 2018. We're very very sad. Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window), Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window). Very sad news. . British actress Emma Chambers, who was best known for her roles in TV comedy The Vicar Of Dibley and the movie Notting Hill, has died aged 53. Grant told Total Film magazine: "I lost my. Don't miss out on the latest news and information. Emma Chambers Dead: 'Notting Hill' Actress was 53 - Variety She was 92. He was 46. By continuing, you are agreeing to our use of cookies. Photo: Clive Coote/Polygram/Kobal/REX/Shutterstock. He was 64. She won a British Comedy Award for best television actress in 1998 for her role as Alice Tinker, a village church verger, in the sitcom. "Like Alice I am vulnerable, emotional and caring, but I am not thick. Marie Severin, a longtime artist with Marvel comics who co-created the Spider-Woman character, died on Aug. 30 after suffering a stroke. Chambers was well known in Britain for her role as Alice Tinker in the long-running The Vicar of Dibley comedy. She was 92. Chambers' agent, John Grant, confirmed that the. I never minded. Emma previously spoke out about suffering from chronic allergies which meant she couldnt be near animals. Notting Hill and theVicar of Dibley actress Emma Chambers has died at age 53. Ailis Brennan takes a look at a home that's as colourful as . Chambers, who played the dim but lovable Alice Tinker in the long-running show, died from natural causes. Armatrading began his career with the Birmingham Repertory Theatre stage crew before starting a career with the Royal Shakespeare Company and starring in several productions. He was 55. 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. Emma Chambers death - Notting Hill and Vicar of Dibley star dies of 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. He was 87. Photo: Clive Coote/Polygram/Kobal/Rex/Shutterstock. Very sad news. {#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 He was 27. She was adored by the cast and crew.". Over the years, Emma created a wealth of characters and an immense body of work. I was regularly humped like this by the unique & beautiful spark that was Emma Chambers. He was 74. Actress Pamela Gidley, who starred in David Lynch's Twin Peaks: Fire Walk With Me, died on April 16. 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. As the year marks the 20th anniversary of the movie, we take a look at what the actors of the film. First published on Sat 24 Feb 2018 11.56 EST. He was 91. 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 a great, great comedy performer, and a truly fine actress. Actress Emma Chambers, who starred in "Notting Hill" and the BBC's "The Vicar of Dibley," died on Feb. 21 of natural causes. She died 41 years to the day of the passing of Elvis Presley. He was 33. I never minded. He was 59. He was 89. Meghan Markle is an actress and has turned every aspect of her life Chambers, who played the dim but lovable Alice Tinker in the long-running show, died from natural causes. Emma Freud, who worked with Chambers on Notting Hill, said: Our beautiful friend Emma Chambers has died at the age of 53. Very sad news. She was very funny.. Jon Plowman, executive producer of the series and former head of comedy at the BBC, described Chambers as "bright and clever". She was 75. 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. 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. The actress, who died on Wednesday, February 21, is survived by her husband of 27 years, Ian Dunn. Claude Lanzmann, director of the epic 1985 Holocaust documentary "Shoah" and a French journalist, died on July 5. She was 69. Please try again. Ellison, a famed science fiction writer who also contributed stories to "The Twilight Zone" and "Star Trek," died on June 28. pic.twitter.com/imzkoyKja9, Dawn French (@Dawn_French) February 24, 2018, Top Gear alum Jeremy Clarkson tweeted Saturday, Im sad about Emma Chambers.