Obituary of Antony Sher

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Antony Sher

Antony Sher (born June 14th, 1949 in Cape Town, South Africa) was a Stage Actor who was best known for his work with the "the Royal Shakespeare Company". Antony died on December 2nd, 2021 and his death was confirmed to be due to cancer. He was 72 years old when he died.

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Antony Sher Biography Wiki:

    • Is He Dead or Alive: Dead
    • Full Name: Sher, Antony
    • Common Name: Antony Sher
    • Gender: Male
    • Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
    • Birthplace: Cape Town, South Africa
    • Birth Date: June 14, 1949
    • Age: 72 (at death)
    • Also Known As: Tony
    • Occupations:
    • Nationality: South African
    • Favorite Food: Ore-Ida French Fries
    • Favorite Color: Baby Blue
    • Favorite Scent: Paco Rabanne Invictus
    • Favorite Actor: Laurence Olivier

    Antony's Family Tree

    • Father: Emmanuel Sher
    • Mother: Margery Sher (née Abramowitz)
    • Spouse/Partner:
      • Gregory Doran ​(married 30 December 2015-2021, Anthony's death)

Death Notice:

  • Date: December 02 2021 at age 72
  • Place: London, England
  • Cause of Death: Cancer

Category Tags:

Stage ActorFilm Actor TV Actor South African Born on June 14th Born in 1949 Died in 2021 Died at age 72 Died from Cancer

Quotable Quotes:

"Three things cannot be long hidden: the sun, the moon, and the truth. "

"Young kids coming out of drama school don't want to go into theatre any more, they all want to be film or TV stars. And so when the RSC for example have to audition for a new production of Romeo and Juliet, it's always really hard playing or finding that whole group of young actors that can play those parts, because they're not interested any more." (IMDB)

"I never worry about action, but only inaction. "

"Antony Sher's remarkable life and untimely passing greatly impacted the world of theatre and will continue to be remembered and honored for years to come. (V)"

"Antony Sher was a renowned British actor, best known for his work with the Royal Shakespeare Company and his multiple award-winning performances on stage and screen. His illustrious career spanned decades and he left a lasting impact on the world of theatre before his passing. (V)"

Is Mr. Antony Sher still alive? According to our unconfirmed records, he has passed away.

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Wiki Page Updated: 2025-08-14 00:43:07
Author: Stan
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