Actress Haydn Gwynne, best known for starring in Drop The Dead Donkey and The Windsors, has died aged 66.
Gwynne’s agent Alex Irwin said the actress died in a London hospital early Friday, “surrounded by her beloved sons, close family and friends.”
Who was Haydn Gwynne?
Haydn Gwynne was a British actress. She was nominated for the 1992 BAFTA TV Award for Best Light Entertainment Performance for the comedy series ,
Drop the Dead Donkey, and won the 2009 Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical for her role in the Broadway production of Billy Elliot the Musical.
She was also a four-time Olivier Award nominee. Her other television roles included Peak Practice, Merseybeat, and playing Camilla in The Windsors.
Haydn Gwynne Biography
Haydn Gwynne was born on 21 March 1957 in Hurstpierpoint, Sussex, to Rosamond (née Dobson) and Guy Thomas Haydn Gwynne.
She played county level tennis before studying sociology at the University of Nottingham, and was fluent in French and Italian.
After university she took a five-year lectureship in Italy at the University of Rome La Sapienza, where she taught English as a foreign language.
Haydn Gwynne Career
Haydn Gwynne was a British actress who had a successful career in television, theatre, and film. Here are some highlights of her career:
She became an actress in her mid-twenties, after teaching English in Italy for five years.
She was nominated for a BAFTA TV Award for her role as Alex Pates in the comedy series Drop the Dead Donkey (1990–1991).
She won a Drama Desk Award and was nominated for a Tony Award for playing Mrs Wilkinson in Billy Elliot the Musical on Broadway.
She played Queen Camilla in the royal spoof The Windsors (2016–2023) and Lady Susan Hussey in the fifth season of The Crown.
She also appeared in many other TV shows, such as Nice Work, Peak Practice, Merseybeat, Rome, and The Secret.
She performed in various West End and Royal Shakespeare Company productions, such as Ziegfeld, City of Angels, The Audience, and Richard III.
She wrote two novels, The House by the Loch and The Legacy of Elizabeth Pringle .
Haydn Gwynne Age
Haydn Gwynne died on October 20, 2023, at the age of 66. She was born in 1957 in West Sussex, England.
Haydn Gwynne Husband
Haydn Gwynne was was married to Jason Phipps, a television producer and director.
He met Gwynne in the late 1980s, when they were both working on the comedy series Drop the Dead Donkey.
They remained married until her death from cancer on October 20, 2023.
Haydn Gwynne Children
Gwynne had two sons with her partner Jason Phipps, a television producer and director. They are:
Orlando Phipps, born in 1997, who is an actor. He has appeared in shows such as The Crown, The Windsors, and The Great British Bake Off Musical.
Harrison Phipps, born in 2000 as Cain, who legally changed his name at 17. He is also an actor. He made his debut in 2017 in a play called The Duck Pond.
Haydn Gwynne Parents
She was born in Hurstpierpoint, Sussex, to Rosamond and Guy Thomas Haydn Gwynne2. Here are some details about her parents:
Guy Thomas Haydn Gwynne was a solicitor who served in the Second Battalion of the Glasgow Highlanders during the Second World War.
He was awarded a Military Cross for heroism during the Normandy Landings2. He died in 2017 at the age of 95.
Rosamond Gwynne was a schoolteacher who taught Haydn and her siblings at Kilmarnock Grammar Primary.
She is still alive and often appears on Haydn’s social media accounts
Gwynne had a close and loving relationship with her parents. She said they were very supportive of her career and proud of their Scottish heritage.
Haydn Gwynne Siblings
Gwynne had one sister and one brother. Here are some details about them:
Pippa Gwynne was a journalist and author who wrote several books, such as The House by the Loch and The Legacy of Elizabeth Pringle.
She also worked for various newspapers and magazines, such as The Guardian, The Times, and Vogue.
She died of cancer in 2022 at the age of 64.
Nick Gwynne is a solicitor who specializes in corporate law.
He works for a prestigious law firm in London and has been involved in many high-profile cases.
He is married to Sarah Gwynne, a teacher, and they have three children.
Haydn Gwynne Family
Here is a list of her family members’ names:
- Partner: Jason Phipps, a television producer and director.
- Sons: Orlando Phipps, an actor , and Harrison Phipps (born Cain), also an actor .
- Father: Guy Thomas Haydn Gwynne, a solicitor and war hero.
- Mother: Rosamond Gwynne, a schoolteacher.
- Siblings: Pippa Gwynne, a journalist and author , and Nick Gwynne, a solicitor.
Haydn Gwynne Net worth
Haydn Gwynne’s net worth was estimated to be around $5 million at the time of her death.
She earned most of her wealth from her successful career as a stage and screen actress, starring in many popular shows and plays.
She was also a gifted singer and dancer, adding to her versatility and talent. She was widely admired and respected in the entertainment industry.
Haydn Gwynne Cause of death
Haydn Gwynne died from cancer, a diagnosis she received just one month before her passing.
Despite receiving care from medical professionals at the Royal Marsden and Brompton hospitals, she succumbed to the illness in the early hours of October 20th in a hospital, surrounded by her loved ones.
She was 66 years old. She was a celebrated actor who had a remarkable career on stage and screen, playing roles such as Margaret Thatcher, Camilla Parker Bowles, and Lady Susan Hussey.
She was also a singer and dancer who performed in musicals such as Billy Elliot and City of Angels.
She was praised for her versatility, talent, and kindness by many of her colleagues and fans. She left behind two sons and a partner. May she rest in peace.
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