Tributes have been paid to British actor David Kernan, who died at the age of 85 on Boxing Day.
The news of his death was revealed on December 30th, with his family posting on social media:
“It is with the heaviest of hearts to announce that dear David has passed away peacefully.
“In this time of such sadness, we shall think of the wonderful man he was, and the truly fantastic career that he had on stage, and on screen.”
Kernan was best known in the UK for his role in the comedy classic film Carry On Abroad in 1972, but in 1977 he was also nominated for a Tony Award for his role in the original Broadway cast of Side by Side by Sondheim.
He became known as a respected interpreter of Sondheim’s songs, and went on to become a patron of the Stephen Sondheim Society.
The Sun newspaper quotes Mandy Dixon,...
The news of his death was revealed on December 30th, with his family posting on social media:
“It is with the heaviest of hearts to announce that dear David has passed away peacefully.
“In this time of such sadness, we shall think of the wonderful man he was, and the truly fantastic career that he had on stage, and on screen.”
Kernan was best known in the UK for his role in the comedy classic film Carry On Abroad in 1972, but in 1977 he was also nominated for a Tony Award for his role in the original Broadway cast of Side by Side by Sondheim.
He became known as a respected interpreter of Sondheim’s songs, and went on to become a patron of the Stephen Sondheim Society.
The Sun newspaper quotes Mandy Dixon,...
- 12/31/2023
- by Caroline Frost
- Deadline Film + TV
IMDb.com, Inc. takes no responsibility for the content or accuracy of the above news articles, Tweets, or blog posts. This content is published for the entertainment of our users only. The news articles, Tweets, and blog posts do not represent IMDb's opinions nor can we guarantee that the reporting therein is completely factual. Please visit the source responsible for the item in question to report any concerns you may have regarding content or accuracy.