On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. Limmy, the Scottish comedian, tricked his followers into believing that Simon had died after falling down the stairs in his London home. . He was a great friend and I remember him very fondly. She is the great niece of the Scottish artist Francis Cadell. Marylebone, City of Westminster, Greater London, England, Westminster, City of Westminster, Greater London, England. career, his untimely death at just 45 years old means that his role as the touch with dating in the yuppie world. Cadell had with Ruth Madoc, who played the passionate Welsh head yellowcoat set at BBC TV Centre in 1982. It was his ambition as an actor to go on improving: he vowed that he would play Hamlet again. I said to him what I believed: that where theres life, theres hope. An early television role was in Simon Gray's 'Play for Today's in 1975 Plaintiffs and Defendants and the sequel Two Sundays both opposite Alan Bates. Cadell or Cadel is an old Welsh personal name derived from the Latin Catullus. identified with having grown up in the Thatcher era. His natural sense of irony led him to see parallels between many of the parts he played. Edit a memorial you manage or suggest changes to the memorial manager. In January 1993, Cadell suffered a near-fatal heart attack after giving a recital with Joanna Lumley at the Queen Elizabeth Hall, in London. Simon did not disappoint. Her older brother, Simon Cadell, also an actor known for his role in the situation comedy series 'Hi-de-Hi!', died of lung cancer at the age of 45. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. He was previously married to Rebecca Croft. They all announced Simons apparent death. Rees headed stateside to join the cast of Cheers. pondered the financial viability of continuing their careers, Heffer was given We had about 20 million viewers and after only a few episodes, people would stop me in the street or write in to say how much they enjoyed the show and hoped our two characters would get together. However, despite reports of his imminent death, Cadell battled on. repulsive Hauptsturmfuhrer Reinicke failed to show. Playing the part of Fairbrother in Hi-de-Hi! contact IPSO here, 2001-2023. There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase, a SQL command or malformed data. He was drawn to the story of Simon Cadell through not only`Hi-de-hi!' Try again later. he simply reflected, Ive had a wonderful life. Born July 19, 1950 Died March 6, 1996 (45) Add to list Awards It's a bugger of a disease.''. Remove advertising from a memorial by sponsoring it for just $5. See today's front and back pages, download the newspaper, order back issues and use the historic Daily Express newspaper archive. Cadell, 45, a father of two, discovered he had. To view a photo in more detail or edit captions for photos you added, click the photo to open the photo viewer. I can get depressed, anybody can. 0 cemeteries found in Honington, St Edmundsbury Borough, Suffolk, England. : The son of a theatrical agent, he trained at the Bristol Old Vic and had a successful career on the stage. nearest phone and implored Cadell to get in touch and with that, Simon was Other Works his first full-length work, `Simon Cadell: The Authorised Biography'. : On radio he played the elven-king Celeborn in the BBC adaptation of The Lord of the Rings (1981). He went on to play Dennis Duval, an egotistical womanising actor in an ITV comedy series, Singles (1991). The grave lies on the southern wall. 92.51.162.38 Its been great fun.. but He happened to suffer this affliction at the same time as his best friend, Simon Cadell, was diagnosed with non-Hodgkin lymphoma. in a fictional holiday camp in the 1950s. There was a problem getting your location. It was on the set of Hi-de-Hi! A modest man, he had no idea of the extent of his own fame and all he would concede was that "it was nice to be working". This account already exists, but the email address still needs to be confirmed. felt stifled by his career and wanted a completely new direction in his life. non-Hodgkins lymphoma. Failed to remove flower. Born in London, he was the son of theatrical agent John Cadell, grandson of the Scottish character actress Jean Cadell, great nephew of Francis Cadell RSA, the brother of the actress Selina Cadell and commercials director Patrick Cadell, the cousin of the actor Guy Siner and son-in-law of the television producer David Croft. world was a troubled one. EMMY NOMINATIONS 2022: Outstanding Limited Or Anthology Series, EMMY NOMINATIONS 2022: Outstanding Lead Actress In A Comedy Series, EMMY NOMINATIONS 2022: Outstanding Supporting Actor In A Comedy Series, EMMY NOMINATIONS 2022: Outstanding Lead Actress In A Limited Or Anthology Series Or Movie, EMMY NOMINATIONS 2022: Outstanding Lead Actor In A Limited Or Anthology Series Or Movie. Birthday: July 19, 1950 A Gannett Company. Despite this, he initially Simon Cadell was born on 19 July 1950 in Marylebone, London, England, UK. Try again later. drawing on their own experiences working for holiday camps and were looking for He died on March 6, 1996 in Westminster, London, England, UK. success with magazine articles and smaller biographical pieces, he published wherever he went. The dark warning from the hospital staff was Writers David Croft and Jimmy Perry had struck comedy gold After the Ball Reinicke organizes a dance for soldiers and local girls to attract good publicity. Sometimes Gladys only had a few lines, but they would turn the camera on me for an expressive look. Powered by WordPress.com VIP. Upon digging a little further, it becomes clear that the hashtag started circulating due to an erroneous edit on Cowells Wikipedia page that indicated hed passed away on June 25, 2020. His sister Selina is also an actress. or don't show this againI am good at figuring things out. It's a rat race my profession and I am an absolute workaholic - most of us are. His Jeffrey Fairbrother was written as a Cambridge professor who He was an intelligent Simon Cadell - Jeffrey Fairbrother. Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies. : The son of a theatrical agent, he trained at the Bristol Old Vic and had a successful career on the stage. Dear Simon was an utter gentleman and such a wonderful man that you could not help but love him.. We're learning to live with each other. Gladys was a determined woman with a definite eye on the prize namely Simons character, Jeffrey Fairbrother. He starred in the BBC sitcom Life Without George (1987-1989) which ran for three series and also featured Carol Royle in a leading role. Simon was 45 years old at the time of death. In one of his last interviews in December 1995, he said: ``I don't want to build myself up as anything special. The cancer is still there. Simon and I kept in regular contact and worked together on several voice-overs, but then in 1993 he was diagnosed with lymph cancer he was a heavy smoker. Three months after Cadell's death, his best friend Jeremy Sinden, who was five weeks older than him, also died of cancer. Simon Cadell was born on July 19, 1950 in Marylebone, London, England, UK. Thanks for using Find a Grave, if you have any feedback we would love to hear from you. I would have been about 39 then, and Simon was seven years younger. star Simon Cadell, who died on Wednesday night, aged 45, was one of the finest light comedy actors on stage and screen. TimesMojo is a social question-and-answer website where you can get all the answers to your questions. Despite loving the theatrical lifestyle and delighting however that Simon began to thrive from an acting perspective, having met Gyles As a surname, it derives from the Welsh patronymic "ap Cadell". take a short break. continued with his award-winning performance in Travels With My Aunt, the most acclaimed stage performance of his Weve updated the security on the site. and a half more years, which allowed him time with his family as well as a couple He also narrated the children's television series Bump for the BBC which is all about a baby elephant (who always bumps into things) and his friend Birdie. Three months after Cadell's death, his best friend Jeremy Sinden, who was five weeks older than him, also died of cancer. the press had found out about the diagnosis and were preparing to break the Are you adding a grave photo that will fulfill this request? Regularly working seven days a week, often 14 hours a day, he confessed in December: ``It's a rat race my profession and I am an absolute workaholic - most of us are. #ripSimonCowell pic.twitter.com/tMlCllcxsn, deni is hungry (@SOURREARVIEW) June 26, 2020. It was in Hi-de-hi!however that Simon Cadell charmed his way into the nations hearts as Jeffrey What if his family or friends saw it & believed it? soon after the end of his relationship with Juliet Bravo actress Stephanie Turner. cemeteries found in Honington, St Edmundsbury Borough, Suffolk, England will be saved to your photo volunteer list. Verify and try again. their second hit show, It Aint somebody to play the new fish-out-of-water entertainments manager in the Her twin brother, Patrick Cadell, is a commercials director. recognisable later in his career. Cadell was a member of the National Youth Theatre and appeared with them in the 1967 production of Zigger Zagger. https://www.instagram.com/tv/CBhC4e1g0lx/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link. Simon revelled in his role as an egotistical actor whose belief in his own powers is somewhat greater than that of the viewing public. Playing the part of Noel Coward in Noel and Gertie, a show which was put together by Coward's godson, Sheridan Morley, and which opened at the Comedy Theatre in December 1989, Cadell said: "You have to take what you think of the man's personality as you perceive it, and use those things and lose the rest." British audiences minds. His agent said in a statement, the much loved actor Barry Howard, best known for his exquisitely supercilious Barry Stuart-Hargreaves, the champion ballroom dancer in BBCs hugely popular Hi-de-Hi, passed away today aged 78.. On 6 March 1996 Cadell died at the age of 45, He is buried with his father in the Cadell family grave in Dean Cemetery in western Edinburgh. Gladys finally agrees to marry Clive, but his family have other ideas. You have chosen this person to be their own family member. Simon Cadell Birthday and Date of Death. Please contact Find a Grave at [emailprotected] if you need help resetting your password. As they He was educated at The Hall School in Hampstead and Bedales School at Petersfield where his close friends included Gyles Brandreth, who remained a friend until Cadell's death.[1]. He appeared in the BBC sitcom Life Without George (19871989) which ran for three series. But it was unrequited love and despite our many scenes together, she never managed to snare him. A heavy smoker from his younger days, and a great lover of wine He then provided the voice of Blackberry in the animated adaptation of Watership Down (1978), based on the novel by Richard Adams. Please check your email and click on the link to activate your account. English Actor. Year should not be greater than current year. less than respect and courtesy. The email does not appear to be a valid email address. Parts of his page were also edited to change sentences to the past tense, leading fans to believe Simon had indeed passed away. GRO Register of Deaths: MAR 1996 A38C 170 WESTMINSTER - Simon John Cadell, DoB 19 Jul 1950, aged 45, Frederick Forsyth Presents: Pride and Extreme Prejudice, "The Diary of a Lifetime by Gyles Brandreth: review", Laurence Olivier Award for Best Comedy Performance, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Simon_Cadell&oldid=1127030163, People educated at The Hall School, Hampstead, Short description is different from Wikidata, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0, This page was last edited on 12 December 2022, at 14:23. The writing duo were [4] The couple had two sons. Bradburys excellent adaptation of the Tom Sharpe book. Gyles would create Sorry! Peggy finally became a Yellowcoat in the final episode, when Dawn was hospitalised and they needed a replacement. This flower has been reported and will not be visible while under review. Registered in England & Wales | 01676637 |. You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked. Fortune smiled on Cadell when London Weekend Television Biography [ edit] Cadell was born in London. Check out a fans tweet about the matter, below. The 60-year-old London born television personality has been a part of several popular shows like American Idol, NBCs Americas Got Talent, and The X Factor. Although Cowell or his representatives have not publicly addressed the rumor, it should be noted that no major news outlet has reported about Simons death. [1] She has been appearing on British television, film and theatre over the last thirty years. You need a Find a Grave account to continue. Your new password must contain one or more uppercase and lowercase letters, and one or more numbers or special characters. An email has been sent to the person who requested the photo informing them that you have fulfilled their request, There is an open photo request for this memorial. To use this feature, use a newer browser. He was an actor, known for Watership Down (1978), The Cold Light of Day (1996) and Enemy at the Door (1978). off-again relationship with Jenny Russell (Carol Royle) and the guidance from a reading of great friend Joanna Lumleys compilation book Forces Sweetheart. Dear Simon was an utter gentleman and such a wonderful man that you could not help but love him. Limmy, the Scottish comedian, tricked his followers into believing that Simon had died after falling down the stairs in his London home. Brian is a devoted fan of the comedy stars of yesteryear, Unfortunately, the illness put limits on his acting career. only mother or baby would likely survive meant that after a forceps delivery, Although only one series for Simon, it was a shackles-off performance that gave him license to poke fun at many of his peers. After suffering a massive heart attack it In Loving MemorySIMON CADELLActor1950 - 1996"Our Revels Now Are Ended", Thank you for fulfilling this photo request. As well as playing the upper-crust entertainments manager at Maplins holiday camp in Hi-de-Hi, Cadell's television career included two series of Enemy at the Door for LWT, three series of Life Without George and the comedy Blott on the Landscape. 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Consistently the anti-hero, he was the only member of the cast not to have any jokes written into his script. Not bitter of his early exit, was deemed necessary to perform a triple heart bypass, not a particularly Simon had gone from being accosted in streets and Family, friends, and fans alike were devastated when the star announced in September 1993 that he had only months to live after doctors diagnosed lymph cancer during treatment for pneumonia. The doctors singled out smoking as a contributory cause - at one stage Cadell smoked 80 cigarettes a day - but he was back at work playing in Travels with My Aunt four months after a triple by-pass operation. This memorial has been copied to your clipboard. star Simon Cadell, who died on Wednesday night, aged 45, was one of the finest light comedy actors on stage and screen. heraldscotland.com is tackling this problem by allowing only subscribers to comment. Cadell was himself witty, urbane and a bon viveur. Before we tell you how the rumors got started, here is Cowells most recent post. At the age of 16 he ran away because he could not stand the routine. For memorials with more than one photo, additional photos will appear here or on the photos tab. He kept busy right until the end of his life and recently completed a book on fine wines. Simon gave his all in his performances and was always in employment, even if You are nearing the transfer limit for memorials managed by Find a Grave. affable but misplaced entertainments manager will be forever etched in the landed a huge breakthrough role alongside theatrical royalty as he appeared in the Bristol Old Vic, where he would be part of a hugely talented intake that Hi-de-Hi! IT HAS been 30 years since the last ever episode of the much-loved sitcom Hi-de-Hi! Cloudflare Ray ID: 7a161c365d3c9c00 (Simon passed away in 1996, aged 45)? Simon Cadell For somebody who starred at the National Youth Theatre, progressed through the ranks of the renowned Bristol Old Vic and adored the theatrical giants of Shakespeare and Noel Coward, the slapstick world of custard pies and bingo fiddles would seem to be far from the ideal starring role. [5] Filmography [ edit] Her agent said she died in hospital on Friday afternoon after. The recognition in the streets for Simon was never a burden, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/51108982/simon-cadell. Simon Cadell was born on July 19, 1950 and died on March 6, 1996. Nepotism: Film Industry's Biggest Liability. Strangers would still come up to Simon Cadell in the street and yell the catchphrase "Hi-de-Hi!". Enemy at the Door was a significant success, but costs dictated that it was We are doing this to improve the experience forour loyalreaders and we believe it will reduce the ability of trolls and troublemakers, who occasionally find their way onto our site, to abuse our journalists and readers. Had fortune been kinder, Simon But overall I've had a wonderful life. a number of plays at the school, and when health permitted he was quite a Learn more about merges. the characters years later but fate would never allow planned follow-up Happy as Larry to come to fruition. Share this memorial using social media sites or email. Simon actually left during a successful run of Hi-de-hi! She is the younger sister of actor Simon Cadell and granddaughter of actress Jean Cadell. Make sure that the file is a photo. from Maplins back into serious theatrical work, starting in Hamlet, after which he had planned to contact the editor here. Simon continued stage work, but he was beginning to experience Although the final episode of the show was screened more than 10 years ago, millions still remember Cadell shyly fighting off the rival advances of yellowcoat Gladys Pugh, played by Ruth Madoc, and chalet maid Peggy, played by Su Pollard. [7][4] He is buried with his father in the Cadell family grave in Dean Cemetery in western Edinburgh. His first successes were found in the theatre in the mid to late 1970s. Shortly after leaving, he was diagnosed with an "illness" (sorry about the vagueness here, but I'm unsure of what exactly the 'illness' was). Resend Activation Email, Please check the I'm not a robot checkbox, If you want to be a Photo Volunteer you must enter a ZIP Code or select your location on the map. The programmes rock and roll theme tune Holiday Rock, which was composed by Perry, was released as a single by star Paul Shane who played host Ted Bovis and reached the UK top 40. The greedy and philandering owner of the Maplins Holiday empire, he is only ever seen in statue form (he was intended to be played by Bob Monkhouse, who in the end was unavailable for filming). The outpouring of sympathy upon Simons death was testament By the time the show finished after nine series, wed all become close friends so we kept in touch and met up for reunions. his estate agent partner and apparent playboy Ben Morris, played superbly by Fairbrother, and despite glowing successes in the remainder of his theatrical Are you sure that you want to report this flower to administrators as offensive or abusive? He is the creator of The X Fa. I thought you might like to see a memorial for Simon Cadell I found on Findagrave.com. included Jeremy Irons, Tim Pigott-Smith, John Caird and Christopher Biggins. Cadell's father, John Cadell, had been Donald Sinden's theatrical agent for over 30 years. It is important that we continue to promote these adverts as our local businesses need as much support as possible during these challenging times. Start your Independent Premium subscription today. Simon Cadell was born on July 19, 1950 in Marylebone, London, England, UK. Try again later. I was almost 10 years older than when wed started although the show itself had only moved forwards by a year to 1960. He smoked up to 80 cigarettes a day until his heart attack in January 1993. and he never begrudged the success or treated his adoring public with anything His first stage appearance was in 1967 with the National Youth Theatre in the original production of Zigger Zagger by Peter Tearson. Other television credits include, Minder, Bergerac, The Kenny Everett Television Show and Roald Dahl's Tales of the Unexpected. Study in Sherlock that Brandreth realised that there was a future star in his Against doctors' expectations he completed work on a Screen Two film for BBC television in 1994. He died of cancer in 1937. 1985. But after the series came to an end, father-of-two Simon Cadell, who died in 1996, carved a career as a successful stage actor. Simon Cadell was a self- confessed family man; he took his elder son, aged six, to the Theatre Royal, Drury Lane, and let him stand centre-stage, where Cadell watched his awed reaction as the stage lights came up and the curtain was pulled back, no doubt to give his son a sense of the theatrical tradition he belonged to. Family members linked to this person will appear here. story themselves. Found more than one record for entered Email, You need to confirm this account before you can sign in. (198084) and for playing the disingenuous civil servant Dundridge in the screen adaptation of a novel by Tom Sharpe, Blott on the Landscape (1985). Suffered a near-fatal heart attack in January 1993 and underwent triple bypass surgery. After his death Cadell and Davies published a volume of the apocrypha. gruelling stage workload needed to be trimmed. Simon Cadell ("Jeffrey Fairbrother") left the show after the fourth series to "persue other interests". Resident camp comic Ted Bovis, played by Paul Shane, is his frequent Translation on Find a Grave is an ongoing project. He is best remembered for his role as the well-meaning holiday camp manager Jeffrey Fairbrother in the BBC situation comedy Hi-de-Hi! Want to bookmark your favourite articles and stories to read or reference later? You can customize the cemeteries you volunteer for by selecting or deselecting below. While other boys would compare Beatles albums or swap Try again later. The next big break for Simon would be the career-defining He best known for his portrayal of Jeffrey Fairbrother in the BBC sit-com Hi-de-Hi!. More info. 2022 - 2023 Times Mojo - All Rights Reserved Simon John Cadell, actor: born London 19 July 1950; married 1986 Rebecca Croft (two sons); died London 6 March 1996. After Hi-de-Hi! Born in London, he was the son of theatrical agent John Cadell, grandson of the Scottish character actress Jean Cadell, the brother of the actress Selina Cadell and commercials director Patrick Cadell, the cousin of the actor Guy Siner and son-in-law of the television producer David Croft. Heffer at the time and neither was making money in their career. Brandreth and formed a bond that would last until Simons passing. He brother, Simon Cadell, was also a TV staple best known for his role in the first five series of Hi-de-hi! ). English Exams were of no relevance or interest to Cadell and so Was the voice of Celeborn in the BBC radio adaptation of The Lord of the Rings. Since then, Simon Cadell had appeared in quite a number of Tv theatre shows and films including Hi-de-Hi! 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