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R.I.P. George Cole (1925 – 2015)

August 6, 2015 by Scott J. Davis

Celebrated British actor George Cole, best known for starring in TV’s Minder as Arthur Daley, has died at the age of 90.

Cole, who also featured in many of the early St. Trinians films as well as appearing opposite Elizabeth Taylor in Cleopatra, died at the Royal Berkshire hospital after a short illness, surrounded by his family.

In Minder, Cole starred opposite Dennis Waterman for over a decade, with Waterman stating on his friend’s passing that he had “the privilege of spending Tuesday afternoon with him and Penny and, although very frail, his wit was as evident as ever. I am so sad to hear of George’s death. His family must be devastated, and I am absolutely certain that anybody who ever knew him, will feel the same. I’m so grateful to have been a friend of this wonderful man. We worked together for many years and my boast is that we laughed all day every day. He was an amazing man, a wonderful actor and besotted with his family. Farewell old friend.”

The actor will be sorely missed.

 

Originally published August 6, 2015. Updated April 13, 2018.

Filed Under: News, Scott Davis, Television Tagged With: George Cole

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