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Corin Redgrave Obituary
The Redgrave family said the actor died Tuesday after falling ill at home on Sunday. His wife, Kika Markham, said he died in a London hospital, "surrounded by his family."
Corin Redgrave was less famous than his sisters, but still had success on stage and screen, appearing in dozens of television shows and movies, including "A Man for All Seasons," and "Oh! What A Lovely War" and "Four Weddings and a Funeral" - in which he played Hamish, the hapless groom of wedding number three.
Known also for his radical political stands, Corin Redgrave was a Marxist who protested against the Iraq War, campaigned for the closure of the Guantanamo Bay detention camp and spoke out in defense of political dissidents. He was a longtime member of the tiny Workers Revolutionary Party, and along with his sister Vanessa in 2004 founded the Peace and Progress Party, which ran several candidates in the 2005 national election.
Corin Redgrave was born July 16, 1939, the son of matinee idol Michael Redgrave and Rachel Kempson, a famous beauty who also had a long theater and film career.
His professional stage career began in 1961 with "A Midsummer Night's Dream" at London's Royal Court Theatre, and continued for almost four decades. He won a Laurence Olivier Award in 1998 for his performance as Boss Whalen in Tennessee Williams' "Not About Nightingales."
In 1995 he wrote a book about his father, "Michael Redgrave: My Father," which was praised for its honest treatment of the older Redgrave's bisexuality.
In 2005 Redgrave received the Pragnell Shakespeare Birthday Award for his work promoting the life and works of the Bard.
Redgrave had been diagnosed with prostate cancer in 2001, but continued performing and campaigning.
The family was struck by tragedy last year when Vanessa Redgrave's daughter Natasha Richardson, also a successful actress, died after hitting her head while skiing in Canada.
Corin Redgrave is survived by his wife, sons Luke, Harvey and Arden and a daughter, actress Jemma Redgrave. Funeral details were not immediately available.
Copyright © 2010 The Associated Press
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Dalma Kalogjera
April 24, 2014
Corin looked as someone fundamentally decent. He did not come across as acting at all!!
Dalma Kalogjera
April 24, 2014
Tremendous talent. Great voice. Very credible in almost everything!
Marilyn Postell
April 14, 2010
I am so very sorry for Corin's passing. I'm still trying to deal with "Tash's death last year." Natasha and I shared the same birthday(May 11) and I love her PARENT TRAP. Since her entrance into heaven, I havn't been able to watch it. I want to express my deep sympathy to Mr. Redgrave's family--Redgraves, Richardsons, Neesomes. All have my many thoughts and prayers. Heaven is getting to be a very talented place. If that is really possible with our Savior. God bless Corin and his great family.
KEN & MARY O'DANIEL
April 12, 2010
WE ARE SENDING OUR LOVE,PRAYERS,&CONDOLENCES TO THE REDGRAVE FAMILY,FRIENDS,FANS,&ALL WHO KNEW MR. REDGRAVE.
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sam smith
April 11, 2010
i am very sorry for your loss especially after the death of vanessas child i once was a friend of lily lodge and met vanessa many years ago
C.W.
April 11, 2010
Dear Redgrave Family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you as you grieve. May your memories bring you comfort in all the days ahead. God bless each and every one of you as you prepare to send him to his new home.
Ledbetter Family
April 10, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family. Your loss is our loss too.
The God of all comfort knows your pain and may he continue to strengthen you as you cope. He promises to be "near to those that are crushed in spirit and those who are broken at heart he saves."
Please be comforted in knowing that soon we will live on an earth where "death is no more", and you'll have the possibility of being reunited with your loved one.
Sincerely,
Deborah Morris
April 9, 2010
May I humbly offer my prayers and condolences to Mr. Redgrave's family at this sad time. May your memories of his sweetness and courage bring you comfort.
Henryk Zaleski
April 9, 2010
Rest in peace.
Becky Griffin
April 8, 2010
Our loss is God's gain...RIP...
April 8, 2010
I would like to offer my deepest sympathies to the Redgrave family. Although we haven’t met, all of us have experienced the loss of a loved one. I am so sorry for your loss. Please know that you are never alone. Turn to the Holy Scriptures for guidance and to help soothe your heart. Psalms 34;18 assures us that God is near to those broken at heart and crushed in spirit. Please accept my deepest sympathies.
Antonio
April 7, 2010
Dear family of Corin Redgrave I am so sorry for your lost.Let me sharea scripture with you at James 4:8 were it says Draw close to god and he will draw close to you.
PAT ROBINSON
April 7, 2010
WE HAVE LOST A GREAT ACTOR,GOD BE WITH YOUR FAMILY.PATRICK [email protected]
Tami Bramblett
April 7, 2010
I send my most heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of this most talented thespian. I truly enjoyed his work and his wish for peace in a violent world. God Bless.
Hattie Irving
April 7, 2010
To Vanessa and Lyn also his wife and children we pray God gives you comfort through his word, during your hour of grief
Ky
April 7, 2010
So sorry to hear about the loss of your loved one. Rev. 21:3,4
James & Ann
April 7, 2010
Our deepest condolences to Mr. Redgrave's family and friends. We've found comfort in knowing that "the Father of tender mercies and the God of all comfort", does provide real solace to those who grieve.
Pamela Blackwell-Nwonye
April 7, 2010
He is not gone as he still lives in our hearts--his favorite place to be.
louise wisinski
April 7, 2010
My sympathies to Ms. Vanessa and Ms. Lynn on the passing of their brother.
annie guenther
April 7, 2010
my prayers go out to the redgraves who now have suffered a second loss...you are a great theatre family..you are the modern barrymores...rest in peace colin
Audrey
April 7, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
R Golay
April 6, 2010
To the the family of Corin Redgrave - May God give you peace and comfort through his word and the Lord Jesus Christ during this time of sorrow,I know that Corin will be missed by many.
irene
April 6, 2010
IT IS A TOTALLY LOSS TO THE REDGRAVE FAMILY, AND TO THE WORLD. MANY CONDOLENCES TO THE FAMILY.
Victoria VZj
April 6, 2010
Many condolences
To The family of
'Corin'
In times of sorrow
One finds Joy and
comfort within..
Angels of Christ
are upon 'Corin'
His Spirit is
crossing over
where his spirit
will rest forever
RIP In memory of
CORIN REDGRAVE~
Cheryl Bean
April 6, 2010
How sad and on Natasha's anniversary. I saw Corin and his sister Vanessa in a performance of Julius Caesar at the Houston theater. I have never been a fan of William but the Redgraves brought to life the brillance of the famous Bard and I left with a new appreciation for him and the stage when in the hands of brillant artists. My thoughts and prayers for Corin's many friends and family.
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