Obituary of John Thaw

[ edit ]

John Thaw

John Thaw (born on January 3rd, 1942 in West Gorton, England) was a TV Actor who was best known for playing the title character, Detective Chief Inspector Endeavour Morse in the popular British TV series "Inspector Morse". John died on February 21st, 2002 and his death was due to cancer of the esophagus. He was 60 years old when he succumbed to his illness and died.

Please help us remember the life of John Thaw by contributing to his obituary, his family tree, funeral, burial, his birth, family, career and death in the sections below.

[ edit ]

John Thaw Biography Wiki:

    • Is He Dead or Alive: Dead
    • Full Name: Thaw, John
    • Common Name: John Thaw
    • Gender: Male
    • Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
    • Birthplace: West Gorton, England
    • Birth Date: January 03, 1942
    • Age: 60 (at death)
    • Occupations:
    • Nationality: British
    • Favorite Food: Domino's Meat Lover's Pizza
    • Favorite Color: Pink
    • Favorite Scent: Bloom Gocce di Fiori
    • Favorite Actor: Gene Hackman

    John's Family Tree

    • Birth Name: John Edward Thaw
    • Father: John Edward ("Jack") Thaw (died 1997)
    • Mother: Dorothy Thaw (née Ablott)
    • Brother(s):
      • Raymond Stuart "Ray" Thaw
    • Spouse/Partner:
      • Sheila Hancock (married 24 December 1973 - 21 February 2002, his death)
      • Sally Alexander (married 27 June 1964-divorced 1968)
    • Daughter(s):
      • Abigail Thaw (born 1 October 1965)
      • Joanna Thaw
      • Melanie Jane (adopted)

Death Notice:

  • Date: February 21 2002 at age 60
  • Place: Luckington, Wiltshire, England
  • Cause of Death: Esophageal cancer
  • Funeral Arrangements: memorial service was held on 4 September 2002 at St Martin-in-the-Fields church in Trafalgar Square
  • Interment: cremated in Westerleigh, near Yate in South Gloucestershire, UK

Category Tags:

TV ActorStage Actor British Born on January 3rd Born in 1942 Died in 2002 Died at age 60 Died from Esophageal cancer

Quotable Quotes:

"I didn't want the television Morse to end like Frank Sinatra - doing an endless series of farewell concerts." (IMDB)

"John Thaw was a talented and beloved actor whose incredible performances will continue to inspire and entertain audiences for generations to come. (V)"

"John Thaw had a successful and accomplished professional life, which was sadly cut short at the age of 60 due to cancer. (V)"

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

Recent Deaths:

Diane Keaton 2012
Diane Keaton
Died October 11th, 2025 in Los Angeles, United States
Jane Goodall
Died October 1st, 2025 in Los Angeles, United States
Robert Redford
Died September 16th, 2025 in Provo, United States
Graham Greene
Died August 31st, 2025 in Stratford, Canada
Lonnie Anderson 2019 (cropped)
Loni Anderson
Died August 4th, 2025 in Los Angeles, United States

More Celebrity Bios:

Greg Kinnear
Born: June 17th 1963 in Logansport, United States
James Frecheville
Born: May 3rd 1991 in Melbourne, Australia
Samm Levine
Born: March 12th 1982 in Chicago, United States
Jaleel White
Born: November 27th 1976 in Pasadena, United States
Ronnie Burns
Born: July 9th 1935 in Evanston, United States

Related Links:

Community Comments:

Be the first to comment on John's obituary.


Celebrity Obit Rating: 4 Stars
Wiki Page Updated: 2025-07-09 10:03:18
Author: Tucker
Confirmation: John Thaw on Wikipedia


Contact Us  Terms of Use  Privacy Policy