English actor David Hattersley Warner who worked in film, television, and theatre and was best known for his roles in films including Omen, Titanic and the Star Trek franchise has died aged 80.
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The actor, born in Manchester died on Sunday, 24 July, from a ‘cancer-related illness’ at Denville Hall, a care home for those in the entertainment industry.He was diagnosed with the illness eighteen months prior to his death.
In a statement his family eulogized him, indicated that they have been left “heartbroken”, and further went on to describe him as”kind-hearted, generous and compassionate.”
The statement said:
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“It is with an overwhelmingly heavy heart that we share the news of the death of the actor David Warner (at the age of nearly 81), from a cancer-related illness, in the early hours of July 24 at Denville Hall.
“Over the past 18 months he approached his diagnosis with a characteristic grace and dignity.”
“He will be missed hugely by us, his family and friends, and remembered as a kind-hearted, generous and compassionate man, partner and father whose legacy of extraordinary work has touched the lives of so many over the years.
“We are heartbroken.
“He is survived by his beloved partner Lisa Bowerman, his much-loved son Luke and daughter in-law Sarah, his good friend Jane Spencer Prior, his first wife Harriet Evans and his many gold dust friends.”
His last film appearance was as Admiral Boom in the 2018 film Mary Poppins Returns.
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