George And Mildred star Norman Eshley has died at the age of 80, his agent said.
The beloved actor died on 2 August at Gloucestershire Royal Hospital. His agent, Thomas Bowington told PA news agency the actor died with his wife, Rachel Eshley by his side.
© Getty“It is with great sadness that I have to announce the death of our client actor Norman Eshley,” the actor’s agent said.
“A warm, kind and grounded man with a great voice that I will miss not hearing over the phone again.”
His wife Rachel said: “Although our time together wasn’t long enough, I will be forever grateful for the wonderful times we shared. He was my husband and best friend and my heart will always be with him.”
© ShutterstockHis agent also told PA that the actor had been living with cancer prior to his death.
Norman is best known for playing priggish neighbour Jeffrey Fourmile in the ITV sitcom George and Mildred where he starred alongside Brian Murphy and Yootha Joyce.
Originally hailing from Bristol, Norman completed his theatrical training at the Bristol Old Vic Theatre School.
Soon after, he began his career as a thespian, starring in Shakespearian plays and later performing in West End productions.
© INA via Getty ImagesNorman made his film debut in the gripping Orson Welles 1968 drama The Immortal Story and made his small screen debut featuring in TV shows including Canterbury Tales, an adaptation of Chaucer’s famous stories. He also starred in Warship, which followed life in the Royal Navy aboard fictional ship HMS Hero.
However, Norman is best known for portraying Jeffrey Fourmile in the beloved sitcom George and Mildred.
© INA via Getty ImagesIn later years, Norman took up writing and co-authored a sequel to Charles Dickens classic Oliver Twist, called The Dreamtime of the Artful Dodger, where he re-imagined the life of the iconic character after his transportation to Australia.
