Obituary of Jeremy Brett

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Jeremy Brett

Jeremy Brett (born November 3, 1933 in Warwickshire, United Kingdom) was a TV actor, film actor, and stage actor who was best known for his title role in the 1984-1994 British TV series “Sherlock Holmes”. Jeremy is said to have died on September 12, 1995 and his death was due to iatrogenic heart failure. He died quite young for his age at age 61.

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Jeremy Brett Biography Wiki:

    • Is He Dead or Alive: Dead
    • Full Name: Brett, Jeremy
    • Common Name: Jeremy Brett
    • Gender: Male
    • Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
    • Birthplace: Warwickshire, England
    • Birth Date: November 03, 1933
    • Age: 61 (at death)
    • Also Known As: Peter Huggins
    • Occupations:
    • Active Years: 1954-1995
    • Net Worth: $5 million
    • Nationality: British
    • Favorite Food: Ore-Ida French Fries
    • Favorite Color: Gray
    • Favorite Scent: Tom Ford Noir Extreme
    • Favorite Actor: Robert De Niro

    Jeremy's Family Tree

    • Birth Name: Peter Jeremy William Huggins
    • Father: Henry William Huggins (1891-1965)
    • Mother: Elizabeth Edith Cadbury Huggins (1903-1959)
    • Brother(s):
      • Michael Huggins
      • John Huggins
      • Patrick Huggins
    • Spouse/Partner:
      • Anna Massey (married 1958-divorced 1962)
      • Gary Bond (separated 1969-separated 1976)
      • Joan Wilson (married 1976-1985, her death)
      • Paul Shenar (partnered 197?-1989, his death)
    • Son(s):
      • David Huggins

Death Notice:

  • Date: September 12 1995 at age 61
  • Place: Clapham Town, London, United Kingdom
  • Cause of Death: Heart failure (iatrogenic)
  • Funeral Arrangements: Held on November 29, 1995
  • Interment: Cremated

Category Tags:

TV ActorFilm Actor Stage Actor British Born on November 3rd Born in 1933 Died in 1995 Died at age 61 Died from Heart failure

Jeremy's Notable Roles:

  • Sherlock Holmes (1984-1994)

Quotable Quotes:

"Jeremy Brett lived an extraordinary life, bringing passion and perfection to every role he portrayed, leaving a lasting impact on audiences for generations to come. (V)"

"Jeremy seemingly had a successful professional life as a British actor and stud. He was more widely known for his iconic portrayal of Sherlock Holmes, but unfortunately, his career was cut short by health issues. (V)"

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