Hugh Grant, 55, was already a Hollywood heartthrob after he shot to fame playing the lead role in Four Weddings. Emma is survived by her husband, actor Ian. Too young. pic.twitter.com/imzkoyKja9. British broadcaster Emma Freud, who is the wife of Notting Hill writer and producer Richard Curtis, took to Twitter on Saturday to express her condolences. And a tender, sweet, funny, unusual, loving human being, Freud tweeted. Us Weekly has affiliate partnerships so we may receive compensation for some links to products and services. Hugh Grant (@HackedOffHugh) February 24, 2018. 'Notting Hill' actress Emma Chambers dies at 53 He wrote: Very sad news. So sad. Emma Chambers, who played Honey in the 1999 Hugh Grant-Julia Roberts film "Notting Hill," has died, the BBC reports. X, James Dreyfus (@DreyfusJames) February 24, 2018, Very sad to hear of the loss of Emma chambers. Best known for playing Alice Tinker in the popular British sitcom The Vicar of Dibley alongside Dawn French, the actress also featured in Notting Hill alongside Hugh Grant and Julia Roberts. He was 26. He was 54. stanforddaily.com: The One: There is nothing like 'Notting Hill' She was 74. See today's front and back pages, download the newspaper, order back issues and use the historic Daily Express newspaper archive. Her co-star in the show Dawn French also tweeted, "I was regularly humped like this by the unique & beautiful spark that was Emma Chambers. She was 55. pic.twitter.com/imzkoyKja9, Dawn French (@Dawn_French) February 24, 2018, May Emma Chambers rest in peace. He had been missing since two days earlier and had been battling depression. RIP Emma , Jodie Marsh (@JodieMarsh) February 24, 2018, Absolutely loved Emma Chambers as Honey in Notting Hill. Knew her when she was a kid in Doncaster. He was 97. He was 87. He was 63. pic.twitter.com/vLQcRcv2Ex. Many celebs and fans have since taken to Twitter to mourn Chambers. Barbara Harris, an Oscar-nominee who starred in films such as "Nashville," the original "Freaky Friday" and "Grosse Point Blank," died on August 21 of lung cancer. Her IMDB profile does not list any acting credits since the show ended in 2007. She appeared in all 20 episodes and four Comic Relief specials until 2007, but she did not . AP LONDON, United Kingdom British actress Emma Chambers, known for her roles in "The Vicar of Dibley" television series and the romantic comedy "Notting Hill," has died at 53. The actor was 35. Ringo Lam, a Hong Kong director known for the 1987 film "City on Fire," died on Dec. 29. Stephen Hillenburg, who created the Nickelodeon TV series "SpongeBob SquarePants," died on Nov. 26 following a battle with ALS. 'Notting Hill' Actress Emma Chambers Dies At 53 - HuffPost Notting Hill Actress Emma Chambers Dead At 53 - Refinery29 Her agent said Chambers, who died from natural causes on Wednesday . Emma Chambers dead: The Vicar of Dibley and Notting Hill actress has died aged 53. . He was 91. Notting Hill (10/10) Movie CLIP - YouTube The 41st President of the United States George H.W. He did not provide any details and said Chambers' family seeks privacy. He was 77. WWE Hall of Fame wrestler "Luscious" Johnny Valiant died on April 4 after being hit by a pickup truck. By subscribing, I agree to the Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. He was 61. First published on Sat 24 Feb 2018 11.56 EST. Wilson, director of the film comedies Police Academy and The First Wives Club and creator of the hit TV series WKRP In Cincinnati, died on Jan. 16. He was 84. Tributes have come in for Tony Armatrading, Notting Hill and Death In Paradise actor and brother of singer Joan Armatrading, after he died aged 59. She was 81. She was 74. A look back at the stars in movies, TV, music and sports we lost this past year. Emma created a wealth of characters and an immense body of work. And a tender, sweet, funny, unusual, loving human being.. Amos Oz, an Israeli author who wrote the novel "A Tale of Love and Darkness," which would later be adapted into a film directed by Natalie Portman, died on Dec. 28. He was 82. Colin Kroll, the co-founder of social media app Vine and the popular mobile quiz app HQ Trivia, died on Dec. 15. And a tender, sweet, funny, unusual, loving human being. pic.twitter.com/MaGobdefS6, Luke Addis (@mrlkdds) February 24, 2018. BRITISH TV and film actress Emma Chambers has died aged 53, her agency confirmed this afternoon. Chambers is survived by her husband and fellow actor Ian Dunn. She was 49. 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Vicar of Dibley actress Emma Chambers dies aged 53 - BBC News Emma Chambers is described by TV co-star Dawn French as a "unique and beautiful spark" while Hugh Grant says she was "hilarious". Chambers' agent, John Grant, told the BBC that the actress. The famed music manager who made stars of his children Michael Jackson and Janet Jackson, as well as The Jackson 5, died on June 27 from cancer. To find out more, please click this link. Burt Reynolds, one of the biggest movie stars and male sex symbols of the 1970s, who starred in films such as "Deliverance," "Smokey and the Bandit" and "Boogie Nights," died of cardiac arrest on Sept. 6. Co-star Hugh Grant remembered her as a "hilarious and a very warm person.". She was 70. He was 92. /cbb. "We are very sad to announce the untimely death, from. Actress Emma, who rose to fame as Alice in sitcom The Vicar of Dibley and was married to Ian Dunn, is believed to have died of a heart attack aged 53. He was 90. At this difficult time we ask that the privacy of the family and loved ones be respected.. I know she's an actress and all that, so she can deliver a line, but she said she might be as famous as can be, but also.that she was just a girl, standing in front of a boy, asking him to love her. ", Chambers' agent John Grant said in a statement to The Guardian on Saturday, "We are very sad to announce the untimely death, from natural causes, of the acclaimed actress Emma Chambers. 3.6M views 3 years ago #NottingHill #RomComs #RomanticComedy When Will (Hugh Grant) tells his friends why he rejected Anna (Julia Roberts), he realizes that it was a mistake and they all sign onto. Notting Hill - Wikiquote Chambers was born in Doncaster, 170 miles (275 kilometers) north of London and trained at the Webber Douglas Academy of Dramatic Art. British actress Emma Chambers, best known Stateside for a winning turn as Hugh Grant's sister in the 1999 romantic comedy Notting Hill, has died. Emma Chambers death - Notting Hill and Vicar of Dibley star dies of He was 83. Emma Chambers was a hilarious and very warm person and of course a brilliant actress, Grant wrote. Vicar of Dibley's Emma Chambers dies aged 53 - Mail Online Only worked with him once briefly and he was a lovely chap.. Vicar of Dibley star Trevor Peacock dies aged 89 following dementia-related illness Luckey, an Oscar-nominated animator who designed Woody from Pixar's Toy Story and voiced Eeyore in Winnie the Pooh, died on Feb. 24. She is survived by her husband of 26 years, Ian Dunn. Im sad about Emma Chambers. She won a British Comedy Award for best television actress in 1998 for her role as Alice Tinker, a village church verger, in the sitcom. He was 90. Read about our approach to external linking. A lot., I was regularly humped like this by the unique & beautiful spark that was Emma Chambers. Hugh Grant (@HackedOffHugh) February 24, 2018. The couple, who did not have any children, married back in 1991. He was 77. Part of the a360media Entertainment Group.Powered by WordPress VIP. Odell, an actor known for work on "iCarly" and "The Goldberg" as well as a singer/songwriter, died on June 8. She brought laughter and joy to many, Grant added. She brought laughter and joy to many, and will be greatly missed. In 1998, she won the British Comedy Award for best TV actress for her performance. Over the years, Emma created a wealth of characters and an immense body of work. She was 89. She was 53 years old. French tweeted a memory of her co-star on Saturday, writing: "I was regularly humped like this by the unique & beautiful spark that was Emma Chambers. She was perhaps best known for her role in Notting Hill as Hugh Grants quirky on-screen sibling, Honey, who quickly bonds with his love interest Julia Roberts. She was 54. Chambers, who was born in Doncaster, England, was beloved by British TV fans for her work on the the BBC comedy The Vicar of Dibley, which ran for decades. Acting in film, Armatrading appeared in 2016s Now You See Me 2 and was the gate-keeping crew member on Notting Hill in 1999, who refused to let Hugh Grants character onto the closed set. I never minded. The actress had made a revelation in an old video which has now emerged from the dark depths of the Internet because well, nothing really dies on the Internet, reports Mirror.co.uk. Clark, the legendarySan Francisco 49ers wide receiver famous for propelling the team to their first Super Bowl win with The Catch, died on June 4. Oscar-winning film editor Anne V. Coates, known for her work on "Lawrence of Arabia" and "The Elephant Man" among others, died on May 8. She brought laughter and joy to many, and will be greatly missed, he said. R.I.P.Love and prayers to her family., Mikey Graham (@MRMIKEYGRAHAM) February 24, 2018, Such terribly sad news about Emma Chambers. Notting Hill movie clips: http://j.mp/1JaBLF3BUY THE MOVIE: http://amzn.to/shagEmDon't miss the HOTTEST NEW TRAILERS: http://bit.ly/1u2y6prCLIP DESCRIPTION:W. Thoughts are with the family., Added fashion blogger Louise Peatland: This is so sad. Jones, an actor known for roles in "Total Recall" and "Sling Blade," died on Feb. 7 following a "long illness." I'm sad about Emma Chambers. He was 92. Mischa Barton Was Told To Sleep With Leonardo DiCaprio 'For The Sake Of . Photo: Clive Coote/Polygram/Kobal/Rex/Shutterstock. Christopher Lawford, who was one of John F. Kennedy's nephews but also an actor on shows including "General Hospital" and "Frasier," died of a heart attack on Sept. 5. He died of complications from Alzheimer's disease. Your culture and entertainment cheat-sheet. He was 73. Chambers, who played the dim but lovable Alice Tinker in the long-running show, died from natural causes. Grant was among those paying tribute to the Doncaster-born star, tweeting, "Emma Chambers was a hilarious and very warm person and of course a brilliant actress. He told BBC Radio 5 live that despite most comedy series having an idiot, "she made Alice a completely unique, very special idiot". 'Notting Hill' actress Mischa Barton has claimed she was requested to sleep with Leonardo DiCaprio when she was 19 and he was 30. "The joy of the scenes with Emma and Dawn is they never went wrong, so you just got these wonderful first takes - so you got all that original energy transferred straight on to the screen - it was a joy. R.I.P. Notting Hill actress Emma Chambers - The A.V. Club Kelsea Ballerini, Chase Stokes Get Cozy at Rangers Game, Most Shocking Celebrity Deaths of All Time, Celebrity Deaths in 2018: Stars Weve Lost. Chambers, who is survived by her husband, actor Ian Dunn, was best known for her role as Honey in Richard Curtis Julia Roberts-fronted rom-com, which was released in 1999. I loved her. Melniker, an executive at MGM who had been with the company since 1939, as well as most recently a producer on "Justice League," died on Feb. 26. Julia Roberts has led tributes to Roger Michell, the director of Notting Hill, following his death at the age of 65. Emma Chambers, 'Notting Hill' Actress, Dead at 53 Jennifer Drysdale February 24, 2018, 12:48 PM Rest in peace, Emma Chambers. When 'The OC' Actress Mischa Barton Recalls the Shocking Advice a "She brought laughter and joy to many, and will be greatly missed. Chambers played the character of Alice Tinker, a village church verger, in The Vicar of Dibley between 1994 and 2007, with French in the title role. Chambers is survived by her husband, Coronation Street actor Ian Dunn. Hugh Grant admits on-set tantrum filming Dungeons and Dragons He was 38. Vicar Of Dibley and Notting Hill actress Emma Chambers dies at 53 - Yahoo! He was 78. Actor Mark Salling, known for playing Puck on "Glee," was found dead on Jan. 30 near a riverbed in Sunland, California. Her agent confirmed the news to. 6. He was 86. This site is protected by reCAPTCHA Enterprise and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply. I loved her. He was 75. He was 85. And a tender, sweet, funny, unusual, loving human being, Curtis said in a statement to EW. Emma Chambers, the actress who played Hugh Grant's lovable sister in the 1999 rom-com Notting Hill, has passed away, Deadline reports. What's the least amount of exercise we can get away with? She died suddenly while recording in London. The popular star is best known for playing loveable Alice Tinker in the long-running BBC sitcom The By clicking Sign Up, you agree to our Terms and Conditions and that you have read our Privacy Policy. x, Casualty star Lisa Bowerman added: Im so sorry to hear this. She was 92. Police horse dies after collapsing at Notting Hill Carnival "Notting Hill" (1999) remains one of the most-loved classic romantic comedies of all time. Harrison, who went by the nickname "The Old Man" he starred on the History Channel reality series "Pawn Stars," died on June 25. Very sad news. Please try again. She was 76. Nicolas Roeg, a British filmmaker who directed art-house and sometimes controversial films including "Don't Look Now," Mick Jagger's "Performance" and David Bowie's "The Man Who Fell to Earth," died on Nov. 23. Emma Freud, the wife of The Vicar Of Dibley creator Richard Curtis, said on Twitter that Chambers had been a beautiful friend.. Roger Michell: Julia Roberts pays tribute to 'kind and gentle' Notting Why Prince Harry Is (Still) Wrong About Unconscious Bias, Megan Thee Stallion Isnt The One On Trial, Russian Court Denies Brittney Griners Appeal, Upholds 9-Year Sentence, Say Goodbye To Macy Gray She Outed Herself As A TERF. Her agent John Grant said Saturday that Chambers had died of natural causes on Wednesday evening. He was 90. Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window), Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window). 'Notting Hill' Star Emma Chambers Dies Aged 53 - Deadline Emma Chambers, The Vicar of Dibley actor, dies aged 53 Notting Hill is one of my favourite films of all time and she is so stunningly superb in it. At his request, his age was not disclosed. On Saturday morning, the British. I loved her. What science tells us about the afterlife. The actors friend Tim Bentinck first broke the news on social media, saying Armatrading died earlier on Monday morning after a battle with cancer. Actress other credits included The Vicar of Dibley. We want to hear from you! Thoughts go out to her friends and family. Arnold Kopelson, a longtime producer of such films as "The Fugitive" and "Se7en" and an Oscar winner for "Platoon," died at his home in Beverly Hills on Oct. 8. Bloch, one of Hollywoods top publicists who represented Tom Cruise, Sylvester Stallone, Bruce Willis, Michael Keaton, Eddie Murphy and more and was chairman of Rogers & Cowan, died on May 25 following a long illness. Photo: Clive Coote/Polygram/Kobal/REX/Shutterstock. Douglas Rain, a Canadian actor best known for providing the voice of the villainous computer HAL 9000 in Stanley Kubrick's "2001: A Space Odyssey," died on Nov. 11. The Birmingham-born actor was perhaps best known for his role as a security guard on a film. Notting Hill and theVicar of Dibley actress Emma Chambers has died at age 53. She was 83. He was 70. Emma Chambers dead: Notting Hill actress dies at 53 | EW.com She leaves a husband, fellow actor Ian Dunn. Notting Hill director Roger Michell dies aged 65 - BBC News Grant walked around the set complaining that Roberts' voice was "significantly lower" than his. Subscribe to Deadline Breaking News Alerts and keep your inbox happy. (written by) Cast (in credits order) verified as complete Produced by Music by Trevor Jones . BBC executive producer, Jon Plowman, revealed the cause of the 53 year old's death during an interview . John Shrapnel: Notting Hill and Gladiator actor dies She was 53. Roger Michell dead: Notting Hill director dies aged 65 Following the news that his Notting Hill co-star Emma Chambers had died at the age of 53, Hugh Grant took to Twitter to express his sadness over the loss. The actress, who also starred alongside Dawn French in the long-running British comedy The Vicar of Dibley,was 53. Ricky Jay, a "master magician" and actor who appeared in the films "Magnolia" and "Boogie Nights," died on Nov. 24. Dawn French, the star of . Carol Hall, the songwriter for the Broadway musical "The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas," died on Oct. 11 after suffering from a rare form of dementia for several years. He was 74. Emma Chambers was a hilarious and very warm person and of course a brilliant actress. Who are Roger Michell's wives? 'Notting Hill' director dies at 65 Hoda Kotb Makes Pre-Taped Appearance on 'Today' Amid Continued Absence, Formula 1 Driver Max Verstappen and GF Kelly Piquet's Relationship Timeline, PDA in the Rink! In order to view the video, please allow Manage Cookies, Our beautiful friend Emma Chambers has died at the age of 53, Freud captioned a photo of the actress. Harry Ufland (right), an agent-turned producer and who was a long-time collaborator with Martin Scorsese on films including "The Last Temptation of Christ," died in March after suffering from brain cancer. She was 53. Chambers played Honey in the 1999 comedy Notting Hill. Read about our approach to external linking. IMDB: 7.1 Metacritic: 66 Rotten Tomatoes: 83% Notting Hill Screenplay Edit Buy PG-13 (Parental Guidance Suggested) Chambers agent, John Grant, told the BBC that the actress died of natural causes on Wednesday, and would be greatly missed.. After the news broke, Roberts - who starred in Notting Hill -. And that is one thing I am not: I am a cynical old b***h.. Asked if she ever saw herself in the character, Emma once said: "I'm not sure. Dame June Whitfield, a British actress known for the '90s BBC sitcom "Absolutely Fabulous" and for a role on "Doctor Who," died on Dec. 28.