Paul Scofield Dies at 86
British actor and Oscar winner Paul Scofield passed away today. Scofield, 86, who won the Academy Award for “A Man of All Seasons” died of leukaemia in a hospital according to agent Rosalind Chatto.
Scofield was a man of theatre, he worked most of his life on important plays in
Those who knew him described him as a simple man, a talented actor and and “unusual” star. In fact, he once offered a knighthood, but he declined:
“It is just not an aspect of life that I would want,” he once said. “If you want a title, what’s wrong with Mr.?”
We’ll miss his common sense and the passion he had with acting. We can all learn a lesson of passion on what we do from this man. Rest in peace Mr. Scofield.
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