John Thaw CBE

John Edward Thaw CBE (3rd January 1942 - 21st February 2002) was an English actor, who appeared in a range of television, stage and cinema roles, his most popular being police and legal dramas such as Redcap, The Sweeney, Inspector Morse and Kavanagh QC. A heavy drinker, and smoker for 40 years, Thaw was diagnosed with cancer of the oesophagus in June 2001. He underwent chemotherapy in hope of overcoming the illness, but had a setback in early January 2002. He died on Thursday, 21st February 2002, seven weeks after his 60th birthday, the day after he signed a new contract with ITV, and the day before his wife's birthday. At the time of his death he was living at his country place, near the villages of Luckington and Sherston in Wiltshire, and was cremated at Westerleigh Crematorium in South Gloucestershire in a very private service.

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[87654321j]

Mel Smith also a Ledgend :)

[87654321j]

RIP John Thaw so so Sad that you were taken away from us may you rest in peace

(1942-2002)

[hanssue]

I still miss you Thaw and all your talents on the screen. Thankfully your talents will always live on through re-runs and your genes live on through your children and you had an enduring love with Sheila. Most of us should be so lucky to have all of that but, still, you died much too soon..

[judicael30]

Only 30 years old, not funny! It's very yoing for dying!

[judicael30]

Only 30 years old, not funny!

[Issara98]

A wonderful, gifted actor who left an enduring body of work for generations to enjoy. Thanks for posting this.

[johndory49]

Thank you.