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Simon MacCorkindale - actor - dies

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Elizabeth A

Elizabeth A Report 16 Oct 2010 00:33

Simon MacCorkindale, who starred in TV's Casualty, has died after a four-and-a-half-year battle with cancer, publicist Max Clifford said.

The 58-year-old actor, who had a wide ranging career including six years in the hit BBC medical drama as Dr Harry Harper, died in the arms of his wife, the actress Susan George, Mr Clifford said.

MacCorkindale died at about 10.30pm on Thursday in the London Clinic, Harley Street, he added.

Ms George said on Friday: "No-one could have fought this disease any harder than he did since being diagnosed four years ago. He fought it with such strength, courage and belief.

"Last night, he lost this battle, and he died peacefully in my arms. To me, he was simply the best of everything, and I loved him with all my heart. He will live on in me forever."

She asked media to contact Mr Clifford, a close friend, rather than herself.

Rambling

Rambling Report 16 Oct 2010 00:36

Aww that's a shame

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Helen in Kent

Helen in Kent Report 16 Oct 2010 00:50

Sorry to hear this: I just looked up his biography on Wikipedia.

Wasn't he gorgeous??

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Locke, Rochester, Portsea, Derby

Elizabeth A

Elizabeth A Report 16 Oct 2010 01:40

shame
and yes he was gorgeous

Purple **^*Sparkly*^** Diamond

Purple **^*Sparkly*^** Diamond Report 16 Oct 2010 04:15

Very sad that he should be taken so young, and sad for his wife, I don't think they had any children did they?
He was a real good looker, but cancer is no respecter of looks or fame
May he rest in peace now.

Lizx