He was 86. Grant called Chambers a "hilarious and very warm person and of course a brilliant actress". Photo: Clive Coote/Polygram/Kobal/Rex/Shutterstock. according to her agent. Emma Chambers -- best known for her role as Honey in the rom-com "Notting Hill" -- has died from natural causes . As well as stage, he appeared in TV series Brookside, the long-running police drama The Bill as well as A Touch Of Frost. 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. Notting Hill star Tony Armatrading, brother of celebrated singer-songwriter Joan, dies aged 59 following a battle with cancer. She brought laughter and joy to many, and will be greatly missed. Forman, the Czech-born, Oscar-winning director of "One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest," "Amadeus" and more, died on April 13. He was 88. He had been missing since two days earlier and had been battling depression. 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. 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. BRITISH TV and film actress Emma Chambers has died aged 53, her agency confirmed this afternoon. Her agent John Grant said Saturday that Chambers had died of natural causes on Wednesday evening. I never minded. She was 52. She was 105, and the oldest working member of the Screen Actors Guild. Ellison, a famed science fiction writer who also contributed stories to "The Twilight Zone" and "Star Trek," died on June 28. Entertainment Television, LLC A Division of NBCUniversal. Her agent John Grant said Saturday that Chambers had died of natural causes on Wednesday evening. The popular star is best known for playing loveable Alice Tinker in the long-running BBC sitcom The She was 53 years old. pic.twitter.com/MaGobdefS6, Luke Addis (@mrlkdds) February 24, 2018. Actress Pamela Gidley, who starred in David Lynch's Twin Peaks: Fire Walk With Me, died on April 16. He was 86. By clicking Sign Up, you agree to our Terms and Conditions and that you have read our Privacy Policy. His final role was on TV series Hawaii Five-O last year. 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. Ermey, a U.S. Marine Corps veteran and drill sergeant turned character actor best known for his role as Gunnery Sergeant Hartman in Stanley Kubrick's "Full Metal Jacket," died on April 15. 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. 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Wilson, director of the film comedies Police Academy and The First Wives Club and creator of the hit TV series WKRP In Cincinnati, died on Jan. 16. 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. Thad Mumford, an Emmy-winning TV writer and producer on The Electric Company, M*A*S*H, ALF and A Different World, died on Sept. 6. 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. 'Notting Hill' director Roger Michell died on Wednesday, September 22. He was 76. He was 90. We won't post to any of your accounts without asking first. Steuer, a former child actor who starred in Star Trek: The Next Generation, and most recently under the stage name Jonny Jewels for the rock band P.R.O.B.L.E.M.S., died on Jan. 1. A lot . 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. Ringo Lam, a Hong Kong director known for the 1987 film "City on Fire," died on Dec. 29. 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. 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. All Rights Reserved. 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. At his request, his age was not disclosed. He was 89. Chambers played Honey in the 1999 comedy Notting Hill. 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. Harry Ufland (right), an agent-turned producer and who was a long-time collaborator with Martin Scorsese on films including "The Last Temptation of Christ," died in March after suffering from brain cancer. Chamberswho also had a starring role for many . BRITISH TV and film actress Emma Chambers has died aged 53, her agency confirmed this afternoon. James Karen, a character actor who had appeared in over 200 films in his career including "Poltergeist" and "Return of the Living Dead," died on Oct. 23. He was 84. He was 65. 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. Emma Chambers, the actress who played Hugh Grant's lovable sister in the 1999 rom-com Notting Hill, has passed away, Deadline reports. Anderson, the Emmy-nominated star of the '80s sitcom "Night Court," died on April 16 in his home in Asheville, North Carolina. Known for playing Alice Tinker in The Vicar of Dibley, Doncaster-born Chambers. Officers paid tribute to PH Sandown, who the force said died on duty during the west London carnival on Sunday . We want to hear from you! Actress other credits included The Vicar of Dibley. We use cookies to ensure you get the best experience on our website. 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. Lagenta), Marvel Comics, "Amazing Spider-Man" issue 161, Derrick OConnor in 'Lethal Weapon 2' (Warner Bros), Marie Severin, left (Credit: Irene Vartanoff/Facebook), Danny Leiner in 2005 (Photo credit: Scott Gries/Getty Images), 17 Beloved Rom-Coms for Valentine's Day, From 'Notting Hill' to 'Silver Linings Playbook' (Photos). RIP. I never minded. 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 much loved actress Emma Chambers - who starred in The Vicar of Dibley - has died at the age of 53.. She was best known for playing Alice Tinker in the BBC's gentle sit-com, written by Richard . "Emma was a gifted comic actress who made any part she played look easy. She had appeared in over 150 films in Bollywood. Famed American playwright Neil Simon, who won a Pulitzer Prize and is known for plays including "The Odd Couple" and "Barefoot in the Park," died on August 26 due to complications from pneumonia. We're very very sad. 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. R.I.P.Love and prayers to her family., Mikey Graham (@MRMIKEYGRAHAM) February 24, 2018, Such terribly sad news about Emma Chambers. British actress Emma Chambers has died at 53. He was 85. Emma Freud, the wife of The Vicar Of Dibley creator Richard Curtis, said on Twitter that Chambers had been a beautiful friend.. Read about our approach to external linking. She was very funny.". The British actor who portrayed Tinky Winky on "Teletubbies," Simon Shelton - who also went by the name Simon Barnes - died on January 17. French tweeted a memory of her co-star on Saturday, writing: "I was regularly humped like this by the unique & beautiful spark that was Emma Chambers. He was 57. pic.twitter.com/vLQcRcv2Ex. She was 90. Buxton, a writer and director best known for his work on The Odd Couple and Happy Days, died on Jan. 2. 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. This cast list of who was in Notting Hill includes both lead and minor roles. His family announced the news of his demise on Thursday, September 23. Jerry Frankel, a Broadway producer of over 50 productions and winner of nine Tony awards, died on Nov. 17. Motrhead guitarist Fast Eddie Clarke died on Jan. 10 at the age of 67 after being admitted to the hospital for pneumonia. Now it's going on the market for 2.45 million. She brought laughter and joy to many, and will be greatly missed, agent John Grant said in a statement to Entertainment Weekly on Saturday. On Saturday morning, the British actor wrote, "Emma Chambers was a hilarious and very warm person and of course a brilliant actress. Chambers' agent, John Grant, told the BBC that the actress. Emma Chambers is described by TV co-star Dawn French as a "unique and beautiful spark" while Hugh Grant says she was "hilarious". At this difficult time we ask that the privacy of the family and loved ones be respected., Emma Chambers was a hilarious and very warm person and of course a brilliant actress, tweeted Notting Hill co-star Hugh Grant. Hoda Kotb Makes Pre-Taped Appearance on 'Today' Amid Continued Absence, Formula 1 Driver Max Verstappen and GF Kelly Piquet's Relationship Timeline, PDA in the Rink! Sallings death came as he awaited sentencing in March after pleading guilty last October to possession of child pornography. He was a wonderful actor, and a true friend. 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. His body was found in his hotel room in Strasbourg, France. "She brought laughter and joy to many, and will be greatly missed. White Supremacy Is To Blame For The Buffalo Massacre. He was 64. He was 78. Im sad about Emma Chambers. He was 84. You live in Beverly Hills. 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. A lot . 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. By providing an email address. Performer Frank Avruch, who worked at Boston's WCVB for more than four decades, including on the first nationally syndicated "Bozo the Clown," died on March 20. 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 . He was 90. By continuing, you are agreeing to our use of cookies. He was 20. She died suddenly while recording in London. Were obviously terribly sad. Julia Roberts has led tributes to Roger Michell, the director of Notting Hill, following his death at the age of 65. 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 . He was 46. Beloved British actress Emma Chambers, star of Notting Hill has passed away aged 53. In my work, she worked opposite Dawn French and Julia Roberts, and was more than the measure of the pair of them.. Express. He was 90. 2023 E! Home of the Daily and Sunday Express. Actor Stanley Anderson, who appeared in episodes of "Seinfeld," in the first "Spider-Man" movie and as the President in Michael Bay's "Armageddon" and "The Rock," died on June 24. He was 74. Chambers also had a long career in a variety of television and film roles. "Notting Hill" combines everything a classic turn-of-the-century rom-com has and needs: a star-studded cast, engaging banter that doesn't feel forced, a "meet-cute" and a perfect grand gesture, wr. Sawyer, a late-blooming actress who starred in "When Harry Met Sally" and "Pineapple Express," died on Jan. 22. "Like Alice I am vulnerable, emotional and caring, but I am not thick. 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. He was 86. Check out the hottest fashion, photos, movies and TV shows! William Goldman, a two-time Oscar-winning screenwriter for "Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid" and "All the President's Men," as well as the author of the novel "The Princess Bride," died on Nov. 16. Emma is survived by her husband, actor Ian. In the later years of her life she struggled with COPD and congestive heart failure. He was 77. Stan Lee, the comic books writer and editor who co-created Spider-Man and many of Marvel Comics' stable of heroes, died on Nov. 12, 2018. According to Bentinck, also an actor, the photo was taken on Sunday evening. He was 70. 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. Your culture and entertainment cheat-sheet. A lot . Hugh Grant (@HackedOffHugh) February 24, 2018. Santana, a Chicago rapper who came up with his cousin Chief Keef, died on Jan. 20. 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