In Memoriam 2021
Unfortunately, 2021 was not that much of an improvement over the previous 365 days, was it? More like 2020, part 2 or 2020 Déjà vu? Anyhow, as in any year, we had to say goodbye to folks who have entertained, inspired, and enlightened us for decades. It seemed that while most of those we lost got to be with us for a nice long time, a handful left us tragically young and with so much left to do.
Here at Telly Visions, you may recall that we recognized several British entertainment icons who died this year.
- In April, we lost Friday Night Dinner and Chernobyl actor, Paul Ritter, to cancer at only 54 years of age. His range was impressive, and his charisma was evident in every role he played.
- Later that same month, cancer also claimed the radiant Helen McCrory. Best known for her roles in Peaky Blinders and the Harry Potter films, the 52-year-old stage, TV, and film performer was a force of nature.
- In August, 84-year-old Una Stubbs bid us farewell after a career that spanned almost six decades. The Sherlock actress also appeared in the sitcom Till Death Us Do Part and the long-running soap opera EastEnders.
Still others have departed in the past twelve months, but rather than end the year with sad memories of their decline, let’s honor and remember a selection of notable Brits for the talents and generosity they shared with us.
Captain Sir Tom Moore
Age: 100
Claim to Fame: In April 2020, the then 99-year-old World War II Army veteran, began a fundraising campaign to support NHS (National Health Service) staff, volunteers, and patients who found themselves in the grip of the COVID-19 pandemic. With a goal to walk one hundred lengths of his garden in honor of his 100th birthday, Captain Tom reached his goal in a matter of days and decided to continue his fundraising.
By his birthday on April 30th he had raised £30 million, with more than 1.5 million individual donations.
