Obituary of John Thaw

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.

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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:
- TV Actor
- Stage Actor

Nationality: British
Favorite Food: Domino's Meat Lover's Pizza
Favorite Color: Pink (See all his faves at Hot-Forum)

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 Actor Stage 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)

"Nobody who ever gave his best regretted it."

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

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