Geoffrey G. Webb

1929 - 2018

Geoffrey G. Webb

- - Geoffrey G. Webb left his earthly stage on November 11, 2018. He died at home with his husband and best friend of 27 years, Donald Beck, by his side. He was born in 1929 in the village of Keyworth in Nottinghamshire, United Kingdom. He was the youngest of 11 children of Sarah and William Webb.

From an early age, Geoffrey's talents as a performer were evident and shared with family and the community. At the age of 17 he joined a touring ballet company and danced throughout Europe for the next 6 years. He then performed with London's Festival Ballet Company. Geoffrey's reputation continued to rise and he had the opportunity to perform in the Royal Opera House at Covent Garden on the occasion of the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II. The opera was titled "Gloriana" and was a specially commissioned opera based on the life of Elizabeth I.

Geoffrey was a "triple threat" as a performer, excelling in dance, song, and acting. He worked in summer stock, movies, TV, and the legitimate stage. After many theatrical productions in the West End of London, notably "The Boy Friend" and "Chorus Line", he came to America with the Victorian Edwardian musical "Late Joys". In the US he appeared in "Chicago", "My Fair Lady", "Gigi", and "South Pacific" and others. Geoffrey also played the role of a butler in the soap opera "One Life to Live" for several years. Music and performing was a large part of his journey and he was a part of "Songshine" for ten years. He became a US citizen in 2000 and soon thereafter he was a key member of the cast of the "Fabulous Palm Springs Follies" for 9 years. He read to first graders with "BookPals" for 10 years In addition to the performing arts, Geoffrey loved to travel. He and Donald traveled to all parts of the world, making many new friendships in the process.

Geoffrey thanks everyone who touched his life on his journey; he cherished every moment. He leaves many nephews and nieces in England, friends all over the world, and the love of his life, his husband, Donald Beck.

A "Celebration of Live will be held at the upper level of Spencers, 701 W Baristo Rd. Palm Springs, on Wednesday December 5th at 1;00 clock. Donations in tribute to Geoffrey's memory can be made to The Michael J. Fox Foundation.