Obituary of John Thaw

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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:
    • 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 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)

"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)"

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Wiki Page Updated: 2024-01-26 16:43:04
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