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Antonia Bird Obituary
The BBC, citing Bird's agent, said Saturday the director had been suffering from anaplastic thyroid cancer and had died in her sleep.
Bird worked for several years at the Royal Court Theater before switching to TV in the mid-1980s. She racked up a string of credits on shows such as "Spooks" and "EastEnders."
Actor Robert Carlyle, who appeared in a number of Bird's films, tweeted Saturday that it's "such a sad day... farewell to my beautiful friend."
"Priest," Bird's 1994 debut feature about a traditional Catholic who begins questioning the church's values, won awards at the Toronto, Berlin and Edinburgh film festivals.
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32 Entries
L. S.
April 15, 2016
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
May 7, 2014
Please accept my condolence and heartfelt prayers for the loss of Antonia. When someone we love dies naturally we look for comfort, (2 Cor.1:3) says that God is the God of all comfort. It is my hope all of you will find encouragement knowing also that our loving Creator comfort all who mourns the loss of their love ones (Isaiah 61:1, 2).
November 3, 2013
We offer our heartfelt condolences to the family and close friends of Antonia Bird. Please allow God to be your refuge and your strength during this time of sorrow.--Psalm 91:2.
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Elli Griff
November 1, 2013
Have no way of leaving a message it seems except here, ....a total role model for all women in the industry, will never be forgotten. on behalf of CT I send love and condolences. Mr Antonia (Ian) if you are out there ....somewhere...I remember all the smiles and laughter shared, long long ago....Love. E
Mary Smith
October 31, 2013
My sincere condolences to the family. May the God of comfort guide you during this sad time.
Linder Herbert
October 31, 2013
My wife and I are very sorry about your loss. Our condolences go out to you, your family and friends. We have found much comfort at Psalms 55:22. It show us that Our Heavenly Father cares for us and can help us with our grief and loneliness. Please read.
b davis
October 31, 2013
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
October 31, 2013
With deepest sympathy to the Bird Family.
May the Hearer of Prayer (Psalm 83:18) give you strength, courage and peace in your time of sorrow (Psalm 65:2). And may you always cherish the wonderful memories of time spent with her.
JW
October 31, 2013
Please accept my condolences for the loss of your loved one. May the God of all confort help you during these hard times (2 Tim. 1:3,4).
NP
October 30, 2013
I am sorry for your loss. I hope you can find comfort in the words written at (Jeremiah 29:11,12)
October 30, 2013
Bird family rely on the giver of life and his son who gave his l just life. 1 Cor 15:26
India
October 30, 2013
I am very sorry for your loss. During this sad time turning to God and his word the Bible can be a great source of comfort. Act 24:15 gives you the hope that you can see your love one again. I offer my condolences during this distressing time.
October 30, 2013
Deepest sympathy for your loss. The Bible gives us comfort at 1 Cor. 15:26. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
October 30, 2013
I am sorry for your loss. My heart goes out to your family. Find solace in the fact that our Heavenly Father knows what you are going through. He is “greater than our heart, and knoweth all things.” (1 John 3:20) Continue to rely on Him for strength during this difficult time.
Pat
October 30, 2013
My condolence in the loss of your loved one Antonia.May the reflection on the account found at Mark 5:35-43 provide the family a measure of comfort and strength during this time of grief.
Tina
October 29, 2013
Sorry for your loss
Veronica
October 29, 2013
My sincere sympathy to the family and friends.
Bernadette
October 29, 2013
My deepest sympathies to family and friends! If you ever need some encouraging words, please don't hesitate to contact me.
Jane Dowling
October 29, 2013
God bless you and your loved ones ~ Rest in peace.
T. Sledge
October 29, 2013
Death is swallowed up forever.”—1 Corinthians 15:54.
DStallings
October 28, 2013
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
DStallings
October 28, 2013
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Eg
October 28, 2013
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
October 28, 2013
I'm so sorry to hear about your lost. May God comfort you all. 2 Cornthians 1:3,4
Carolyn Lovejoy
October 28, 2013
May the God of all comfort sustain you during this time of sorrow.
October 28, 2013
My sincere condolences to the family. May you find peace in God who gives comfort to all the mourning ones. Isa. 61:2
Katherine Anaya
October 28, 2013
May Jehovah Bless and Take care of your family in this time of loss. She will hear Jesus vioce for her to get up and live in a paridise here on earth.
October 28, 2013
May our God of comfort & hope be with you during this difficult time. Allowing his promises of a life without death & pain bring you peace.
marjorie harris
October 28, 2013
My family and I would like to express our condolences to the family and friends at this time, may you find peace and comfort in the days to come. Act 24:15
Cynthia
October 28, 2013
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Dwayne Bickham
October 28, 2013
in God's care rest in peace
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