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Scottish Sun
06-08-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
George and Mildred star Norman Eshley dies aged 80 after cancer battle as tributes pour in
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) BELOVED George and Mildred star Norman Eshley has died at the age of 80, his agent said. The actor and writer, who had been living with cancer, died on Saturday at Gloucestershire Royal Hospital. Sign up for the Entertainment newsletter Sign up 3 Norman Eshley and Yootha Joyce in character as Mildred Roper and Jeffrey Fourmile on the set of sitcom series George and Mildred, 1978 Credit: Getty 3 Norman Eshley in 'An Immortal History' Credit: Getty He passed with his wife Rachel Eshley by his side, his agent Thomas Bowington said. Mr Bowington said: "It is with great sadness that I have to announce the death of our client actor Norman Eshley. "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." Eshley was educated at Bristol Grammar School and completed his training as an actor at Bristol Old Vic Theatre School. Born in Bristol on May 30, 1945, Eshley began his career in Shakespearian plays, later performing in West End productions. He made his film debut in Orson Welles 1968 drama The Immortal Story and featured in TV shows including Canterbury Tales, an adaptation of Chaucer's famous stories, and Warship, which followed life in the Royal Navy aboard fictional ship HMS Hero. He became most known, however, for playing snobbish neighbour Jeffrey Fourmile in the popular ITV sitcom George And Mildred, starring opposite Brian Murphy and Yootha Joyce. In later years, he turned his hand to writing and co-authored a sequel to Charles Dickens classic Oliver Twist, called The Dreamtime Of The Artful Dodger, which re-imagined the life of the character after his transportation to Australia.
The Irish Sun
06-08-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
George and Mildred star Norman Eshley dies aged 80 after cancer battle as tributes pour in
BELOVED George and Mildred star Norman Eshley has died at the age of 80, his agent said. The actor and writer, who had been living with cancer, died on Saturday at Gloucestershire Royal Hospital. 3 Norman Eshley and Yootha Joyce in character as Mildred Roper and Jeffrey Fourmile on the set of sitcom series George and Mildred, 1978 Credit: Getty 3 Norman Eshley in 'An Immortal History' Credit: Getty He passed with his wife Rachel Eshley by his side, his agent Thomas Bowington said. Mr Bowington said: "It is with great sadness that I have to announce the death of our client actor Norman Eshley. "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." Eshley was educated at Bristol Grammar School and completed his training as an actor at Bristol Old Vic Theatre School. Born in Bristol on May 30, 1945, Eshley began his career in Shakespearian plays, later performing in West End productions. He made his film debut in Orson Welles 1968 drama The Immortal Story and featured in TV shows including Canterbury Tales, an adaptation of Chaucer's famous stories, and Warship, which followed life in the Royal Navy aboard fictional ship HMS Hero. He became most known, however, for playing snobbish neighbour Jeffrey Fourmile in the popular ITV sitcom George And Mildred, starring opposite Brian Murphy and Yootha Joyce. In later years, he turned his hand to writing and co-authored a sequel to Charles Dickens classic Oliver Twist, called The Dreamtime Of The Artful Dodger, which re-imagined the life of the character after his transportation to Australia.
Daily Mail
06-08-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
George and Mildred star dead at 80: Norman Eshley who famously played snobby neighbour Jeffrey passes away after cancer battle
George And Mildred star Norman Eshley has died at the age of 80, his agent said. The actor and writer, who had been living with cancer, died on August 2 at Gloucestershire Royal Hospital with his wife Rachel by his side, his agent Thomas Bowington confirmed. Mr Bowington said: 'It is with great sadness that I have to announce the death of our client actor Norman Eshley. 'A warm, kind and grounded man with a great voice that I will miss not hearing over the phone again.' Eshley was educated at Bristol Grammar School and completed his training as an actor at Bristol Old Vic Theatre School. He became known for playing snobbish neighbour Jeffrey Fourmile in the popular ITV sitcom George And Mildred, starring opposite Brian Murphy and Yootha Joyce.
