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Roy Dotrice
1923 - 2017
Roy Dotrice
1923 - 2017
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BORN
1923
DIED
2017
Roy Dotrice Obituary
Dotrice was known for his role as Leopold Mozart in the Oscar-winning film "Amadeus" and his many theater and TV roles.
He won many accolades throughout his lengthy career including a Tony Award in 2000 for his role in the Broadway revival of "A Moon for the Misbegotten."
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Dotrice is remembered for his role in the CBS TV series "Beauty and the Beast" and won a BAFTA best TV actor award in 1969 for his role in "Misleading Cases."
He gained many new fans later in his career as narrator for audiobook editions of George R.R. Martin's "A Song of Ice and Fire" series of novels, which helped inspire the TV fantasy "Game of Thrones."
Dotrice was also a wireless operator and an air gunner with the Royal Air Force prior to his acting career. His plane was shot down and he was a prisoner of war from 1942 until 1945.
He sometimes performed for other prisoners in shows designed to raise their spirits and took up acting fulltime after the conclusion of World War II.
He was honored by Queen Elizabeth II in 2008 when he was made an Officer of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire.
His family said his three daughters, grandchildren and great grandson were with him when he died. His wife Kay died in 2007 after 60 years of marriage.
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55 Entries
Skippy Flink
October 15, 2020
You might have left us, but your legend lives on. Never forgotten and very sadly missed. Much love'n'hugs, Skippy
Jackie Phillips
October 15, 2019
You was well Loved
Amy McAdams
October 15, 2019
October 16th 2019, 2 years you have been gone, and you are missed so very much. You are always in our hearts and minds, on behalf of the Caves and Candles Community Group Page, sending our love to your family. x iiiiiiiii
December 1, 2017
Celebrating a life well lived. We will cherish the memories forever.
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Fiona Beattie
October 24, 2017
A brilliant actor, a gentleman and a kind soul
Thank you. Yours was a star turn indeed.
Godspeed Roy
charles baker
October 23, 2017
Thank you, sir, you will be missed.
Michelle Falla ( daughter of Marlene Brehaut)
October 20, 2017
Condolences on your loss from your Guernsey family. I am the granddaughter of Doris Brehaut (nee Dotrice). Granny always spoke very fondly of Roy and their childhood years together.
October 19, 2017
Sincere condolences to family and loved ones. May the God of all comfort be with you.
Amy Mvadams
October 18, 2017
Dearest friend Thank you for being my everything growing up, beauty and the beast made me have a better life, and nonchild had a better education than knowing you and learning from you. Because of you i got to know about theater, i stepped into one because of seeing you in a performance .and ive gone into many more. Thank you for your gift of friendship to me over these years. Your now reunited with Kay xxx love always dear Father.
Nina Dorr
October 18, 2017
We lived door to door to Kay and Roy for a while at the Highland Gardens Hotel in Los Angeles. They cared for us like extended family. Many tea and dinner invitations. The most generous couple. I was fortunate enough to see Roy in " A Moon For The Misbegotten", when I witnessed him deliver theatrical greatness. Now he is with Kay, which should be a great comfort to his family. Blessings to all.
Therese Tucker
October 18, 2017
God bless. Rest in peace in God's loving arms
Mrs. K. Jackson
October 18, 2017
As life continues you will have to go on without your loved one. But may you be comforted by the God of peace and understanding.
Betty Armour
October 18, 2017
So sorry to read about the loss of your loved one. Psalms.90:10 shows how he lived a long life of special mightiness from God. Keep his many, many, many memories close in your hearts and minds and cherish them forever. May the comfort of God be with you all during this time of grief.
October 18, 2017
My condolences to the family. May the God of comfort give you strength during this difficult time.
October 18, 2017
What a long and full life! Roy Dotrice's fine legacy will surely be remembered. I hope to meet him in Paradise! (Luke23:43)
October 17, 2017
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.
October 17, 2017
May he rest in peace at Ecclesiates 9:5
Pamela Sondag
October 17, 2017
My deepest sympathy to Roy's family and friends. All of us who loved the show "Beauty and the Beast" will always call him Father. RIP dear friend!
Clare Black
October 17, 2017
I treasure the memories of the happy times we shared. RIP dear Roy. My heartfelt condolences to his loving family. H was a tue legend and I'm deeply privileged to have known him. Sending you all my thoughts xxxxx
October 17, 2017
Au revoir dear Roy, you were a true legend and a magnificent man xx
Scott Chamberland
October 17, 2017
Rest in Peace
Pat Stroble
October 17, 2017
Rest in peace Roy. You will always live in my heart as "Father" in Beauty and The Beast. I loved your wonderful voice. My heartfelt condolences to your family
October 17, 2017
Sorry for your loss. May God of all tender mercy comfort you in your times of sadness.
Teresa Miller
October 17, 2017
You touched so many hearts.You will be greatly missed. May your family be comforted in this sad time, knowing your memory will live on in hearts and minds around the world.
Martha
October 17, 2017
Sorry for your loss. May you find peace and hope in the difficult days ahead by trusting in God. Romans 15:13.
Steele
October 17, 2017
It doesn't matter how long our dear love ones live it's still very difficult for them to leave us. To the family I offer my sympathy. Trust in God to ease the pain in your hearts.
Pat King
October 17, 2017
I don't know if I've ever met a more warm and gracious gentleman. His talent was enormous, and his love for his fans filled our hearts. rest in peace "Father" with your beloved Kay. You will be missed.
Liz and Sally Perkins
October 17, 2017
Our deepest condolences to the Dotrice family. We will always treasure the special times spent with Roy. We'll miss the wonderful way he could tell a joke or story, his kindness, and his generous spirit. Beauty and the Beast fandom has lost their "Father", and the entertainment world has lost an icon.
michael banks
October 16, 2017
Was fortunate to witness Roy Dotrice in his magnificent one man show, BRIEF LIVES in 1968 at the Criterion in London. He stayed on stage throughout intermission, feigning sleep. Onstage for 2 and one half hours! I was young enough to approach the stage and ask if he wanted me to buy him an ice-cream. He snorted at me as if to say "Let me rest, Damn you!" I have followed his career ever since and loved theatre because of his burning talent. Rest peacefully. My all-time favorite stage actor his left the stage.
Dr. Michael Banks (New York, NY)
Marlene Estes
October 16, 2017
Rest In Peace, Roy Dotrice, Condolences to your family. I am so glad I got to meet you, a fan.
Cecelia Pitts
October 16, 2017
Deepest sympathy to the family of this warmly generous gentleman. He will be missed.
Kathryn & Tony Sirico
October 16, 2017
Roy and Kate rented our beach house for a few summers in the early 80's and will always be remembered as wonderful, down to earth people. Join Kate and rest in peace
Cheryl Muzikowski
October 16, 2017
RIP "Father". You will be missed dearly by your devoted fans.
Carol Sedgwick
October 16, 2017
You were a talented actor and a kind and generous person. Thank you for many hours of enjoyment. Thank you for your kindness, compassion, humor and decency. You made the world a bit brighter while you were in it.
October 16, 2017
Im very sorry for your great loss. May the family please draw comfort through prayer. Our loving Heavenly Father cares for you. 1 Peter 5:6,7
October 16, 2017
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Helene Kram
October 16, 2017
You gave so much of yourself to the stage, the big screen and especially the small screen. Thank you for being "Father" to so many. You will be sorely missed. Peace be with you as you now spend eternity with your beautiful Kay. May your memory be for a blessing.
Allison Duggins
October 16, 2017
Thank you for your words. Thank you for your influence and wisdom. Thank you for your caring. Most of all, thank you for being a "Father" to us all. You will be sincerely missed.
October 16, 2017
I'm deeply saddened to hear of the loss of this amazingly talented man. May those mourning draw comfort from each other and from God during this difficult time.
Cheryl Gendreau
October 16, 2017
He will be dearly missed, but your talent, kindness and generous spirit will live on in the hearts of all your fans. Rest In Peace dear "Father". Sending love and prayers to your family.
Skippy Flink
October 16, 2017
You will be missed so much, you touched the hearts of so many. Your memory will live on throughout the world. Sleep peacefully, Father. with much love from one of your many fans. Skippy Flink, Port Pirie, South Australia Oct.17, 2017
Adrian Barnette
October 16, 2017
We'll miss you !
L
October 16, 2017
Only one thing can cured your heart and that is the relationship you have with God. Faith can make things happen.
Patricia Lurvey
October 16, 2017
Your talent inspired many; your kindness touched us all. You live on in the roles you played, and in the hearts of those who loved you and cared about you. Peace to your family.
B H
October 16, 2017
My sincere condolences to the family of Roy Doltrich. He will be dearly missed. May his loving memories bring comfort to your hearts. Please find comfort in God's word. Isa25:8
Carol Bernardini
October 16, 2017
My Sincere Condolences to his Family and Friends. He will be missed my many
October 16, 2017
I am sorry for the death of Roy. He lived a long life, and left a legacy for others to follow. May the God of tender mercies comfort the family at this time.
Sidney Jones
October 16, 2017
My sincere condolences at times such as this,few words of comfort maybe all that you can bear,so rely on God of all comfort and he will comfort you every morning in times of distress Isaiah 33:2.
October 16, 2017
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Gerry Mayfield
October 16, 2017
So very sorry to read of Mr. Dotrice's passing. I will always remember him as "Father" on Ron Koslow's "Beauty and the Beast." Prayers for his family.
October 16, 2017
My heartfelt sympathy to the family on the passing of your love one please accept my heartfelt sympathy for your loss.
Cy
John Reid
October 16, 2017
Rest in Peace, Sir Roy, and enjoy your journey. I will remember your performances, particularly your latter ones, like on Game of Thrones. My condolences to your daughters, Michele and Karen, and the rest of your family.
Harry Simpson
October 16, 2017
Godspeed Roy, and thank you for sharing a part of your life with us.
Rest Roy, until you hear at dawn,
the low, clear reveille of God.
Thank you for your service to your nation.
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