Roy Battersby was a British television director who died on January 10, 2024, at the age of 87.
Roy Battersby known for his work in drama productions such as Between The Lines, Inspector Morse, Cracker and A Touch of Frost.
Early in his career, he made documentary features for the BBC programmes Tomorrow’s World and Towards Tomorrow. In 2005, his film Red Mercury was shown at the Montreal World Film Festival.
Roy Battersby cause of death
Roy was hospitalized in Los Angeles last month after suffering ‘a massive stroke’ while battling two forms of cancer, which he was diagnosed with in summer 2023.
On Monday, Kate Beckinsale confirmed her stepfather’s death with a video montage honoring him, which included a quick announcement that he had died the same day as her black post.
The British actress, 50, has been quietly caring for both her beloved mother and stepfather as they battle a slew of serious health issues, DailyMail.com previously revealed.
Kate’s actress mother Judy Loe married Roy in 1997 — 18 years after Kate’s father, Porridge star Richard Beckinsale, died.
Kate’s Instagram post on Monday included an announcement about her stepfather’s death on Wednesday. It noted that his funeral would be held back in London, with details forthcoming.
‘I have no words yet,’ Kate captioned the video, before thanking a fan account for editing it. ‘Oh Roy I am so sorry I lost.’
The clip opened with a moving recording of Roy recalling how he was forced to hide in a shelter during the Blitz early in World War II as Nazi bombs rained down.
He called the eventually announced of Victory in Europe Day a ‘wonderful thing,’ because it meant no more hiding in shelters, and young men no longer had to leave their families to go off to fight across the continent.
The video also featured several sweet photos of Kate with her stepfather and her mother, including a hilarious photo showing her and Roy beaming at each other while holding playfully insulting tea cups.
Roy Battersby wife
Roy Battersby was married to English actress Judy Loe.
Judy Loe has been married twice: first to Richard Beckinsale, from 1977 until his death in 1979.
Their daughter, actress Kate Beckinsale, was born in 1973. Loe married TV director Roy Battersby on 6 March 1997, her 50th birthday until his death in 2024.
Roy Battersby illness
It was reported Battersby was hospitalised after suffering a stroke while also fighting two different types of cancer.
Roy Battersby net worth
According to wikilogy, Ray Battersby has a net worth of around $3 million.
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