Mutual Fund and ETF data provided by Refinitiv Lipper. Want more information? On Monday, Pierce Brosnan posted a lengthy tribute to his friend, Benedict. He was 68. (Photo: BBC.). JAY BENEDICT, best known for his role as Captain/Major John Kieffer in Foyle's War, has sadly died aged 68. He also had a part in Star Wars at the famed Tosche Station that Luke whined about when his uncle told him to go clean up the droids. ", Shocked to hear one of our most brilliant actors and kind lovely man Jay Benedict has passed. He appeared as Paul Matthiews in the French day-time soap opera Cap des Pins and William Wilbur in Le Grand Charles (a French mini series on Charles De Gaulle), among many other roles. Shocked to hear one of our most brilliant actors and kind lovely man Jay Benedict has passed. The BBC show, which has been popular with viewers since its premiere in 2011, took to social media to voice a tribute to the actor and producer. Jay worked for the Red Planet productions company, who produced many popular shows such as Death in Paradise and Dickensian, and also, together with his wife, Phoebe, ran his own post-production company Sync or Swim. Actor Jay Benedict, best known for his rolesin 1986's "Aliens," 2012's "The Dark Knight Rises" and the U.K. TV series "Emmerdale,"has died at 68 from the coronavirus. She represented Benedict for the past 20-plus years. "Married to my lovely friend Phoebe Scholfield #AlloAllo My heart goes out to her and her family at this sad time #PhoebeScholfield@FreddieBenedict #LeoBenedict #SyncorSwim #COVID19. If more information is revealed, we will update this piece; he may very well hold many connections to much of the cast and crew, who admired his work and his longstanding commitment to it. At the time of this writing, we have not been able to confirm a direct connect between Benedict and the BBC America series he was not credited for appearing in tonights episode, and nor does he have any credit listed on his IMDb page. On Monday, Pierce Brosnan posted. Fox News Flash top entertainment headlines for April 6, Ed Sheerans wife diagnosed with tumor during pregnancy: Spiraling through depression, Prince Harry describes the rest of his life in five words amid 'Spare' fallout: 'Freedom', Chris Rock plans to address Will Smith Oscar slap in live Netflix special, Prince Harry apology 'demands' from King Charles, Prince William before coronation are 'delusional': experts, Brendan Fraser recalls near-death experience filming 'The Mummy' scene: 'I was choked out', Morgan Evans' dad recalls 'everything' being 'destroyed' in singer's life after Kelsea Ballerini divorce. Adelaide Clemens talks about her role in Parade's End, working with Benedict Cumberbatch, starring in The Great Gatsby, Rectify, and more. Andor season 2 premiere date: Our hopes for March, The Mandalorian season 3 premiere: A Book of Boba Fett problem. BBC Who was Jay Benedict? Benedict was born in Burbank, California, but moved to Europe in the 1960s and spent most of his working life in the UK. Actor Jay Benedict, who appeared in movies like Aliens and TV shows including Emmerdale, has died following complications related to coronavirus.. Read more: Veteran Bond stuntman fighting for his life with coronavirus. Actor Jay Benedict, known for his roles in " Aliens " and "The Dark Knight Rises," has died at age 68 due to complications from COVID-19. Married to my lovely friend Phoebe Scholfield #AlloAllo My heart goes out to her and her family at this sad time #PhoebeScholfield @FreddieBenedict #LeoBenedict #SyncorSwim #COVID19 pic.twitter.com/YJ7nn25ftv. Benedict is known for a number of notable television and film credits, including Foyle's War, Lilyhammer, and The Dark Knight Rises. Grayson Quay of Foundation for Economic Education has more to say on this topic. Benedict is known for a number of notable television and film credits, including Foyles War, Lilyhammer, andThe Dark Knight Rises. ", Allo Allo actress Vicki Michelle also tweeted: "Shocked to hear one of our most brilliant actors and kind lovely man Jay Benedict has passed.. He also appeared widely on television, most notably as Frank Crowe in an episode of the BBC's award-winning 2003 television miniseries Seven Wonders of the Industrial World, John E. Jones III in Nova's Judgment Day: Intelligent Design on Trial, Alan Kalanak in the 2001 Christmas Special edition of Jonathan Creek and Yves Houdet in Thames Television's mini-series of Angus Wilson's Anglo-Saxon Attitudes. Coronavirus: Aliens and Emmerdale actor Jay Benedict dies 'due to COVID-19 complications', Jay Benedict as Doug Hamilton in Emmerdale in 1997. The actor, who also appeared in Batman film The Dark Knight Rises alongside Christian Bale and Tom Hardy, died on Saturday, aged 68. Our thoughts are with his family , TCG ArtistManagement (@TCGArtist) April 4, 2020, All content copyright 2011-2022 CarterMatt.com, This site uses cookies to track and store data. "It is with profound sorrow that we must . Emmerdale star Jay Benedict has died at the age of 68 after contracting coronavirus. If you wish to change your mind and would like to stop receiving communications from hellomagazine.com, you can revoke your consent by clicking on "unsubscribe" in the footer of the newsletter. "The Dark Knight Rises" actor Jay Benedict has died from the coronavirus, his management team announced. American-born actor Jay Benedict, 68, who played Russ Jordan in Aliens and starred in The Dark Knight Rises, has died from coronavirus. Geoff Herbert of Syracuse.com has a list of those that have passed from the disease. Our thoughts are with his family , TCG ArtistManagement (@TCGArtist) April 4, 2020. During a career in entertainment spanning more than 40 years, he also appeared in UK TV favourites including The Bill, Jonathan Creek, Casualty and Foyle's War. WHAT HAPPENS AFTER YOU GET OVER THE CORONAVIRUS? Pandora Christie [1] He is survived by his mother Renata (b. "Emmerdale" co-star Vicki Michelle also shared a tribute for Benedict on Twitter on Sunday. He appeared in TV shows such as Foyle's War andEmmerdale as well as blockbuster films such as Batman: The Dark Knight Rises, and James Cameron's 1986 sci-fi epic Aliens. All Rights Reserved. pic.twitter.com/Yu5CX4JulD. Jay Benedict, actor known for 'Aliens' and 'Foyle's War' has died at age 68 due to complications from the coronavirus. He provided the voice for Shiro Hagen in Star Fleet, the English adaptation of the Japanese X-Bomber. By Billy Buckheit. Born in California, Benedict worked predominantly in the UK and Europe, after moving here in the 1960s. ", Brosnan continued, "He was a courageous man of handsome life force, that shone its light in every room he walked into, down every road he traveled, he shared his joyful radiance of kinship with all who knew him, a fine mind of intellect and compassion, he gave of himself in every way to the craft of acting, but above all else, he gave us all his great love of life, himself. 1926), his wife Phoebe (b. Death in Paradise has paid tribute to beloved producer and actor Jay Benedict who sadly passed away after falling ill from coronavirus. Jay Benedict was an American actor, known for his roles in "Aliens" and "The Dark Night Rises." Jay Benedict died on April 4, 2020, at the age of 68 due to complications from COVID-19. He died on 4 April 2020 in London, England, UK. Jay Benedict appeared in 'Alien' and numerous other films. ", A post shared by Pierce Brosnan (@piercebrosnanofficial), Benedict's Emmerdale co-star, Vicki Michelle, also honored him on social media. Hema Patel 1 episode, 2017 . He was born in the United States, but spent the vast majority of his career working in Europe. Benedict played Newt's father in "Aliens" and Rich Twit in "The Dark Knight Rises." We know that there are many out there still suffering amidst the crisis that took Benedicts life we hope all of you are safe, and continuing to do what you can in order to help those around you. "Shocked to hear one of our most brilliant actors and kind lovely man Jay Benedict has passed. Picture: AP. CNN Sans & 2016 Cable News Network. Sign up to our newsletter to get other stories like this delivered straight to your inbox. It read: "It is with profound sorrow that we must announce Jay's death on the 4th of April due to complications arising from a Covid-19 infection. You've successfully subscribed to this newsletter! Like this story? The news of his death was confirmed on his official. It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our dear client Jay Benedict, who this afternoon lost his battle with COVID-19. He was an actor, known for The Dark Knight Rises (2012), Double Team (1997) and Two Is a Family (2016). Married to my lovely friend Phoebe Scholfield #AlloAllo My heart goes out to her and her family at this sad time," she wrote. They had two sons: Leopold Benedict (Before the Rains, Azur & Asmar: The Princes' Quest) and Freddie Benedict (Planet 51, Azur & Asmar: The Princes' Quest). "My dearest friend Jay Benedict, brother in this life, has passed on we were friends for so many years, forty years and change. :). Benedict was best known for his role as Rich Twit in 2012's The Dark Knight Rises. This Masonry peril was denounced fo or redistributed. Legal Statement. A statement posted on his website said: "It is with profound sorrow that we must announce Jay's death on the 4th of April due to complications arising from a COVID-19 infection.". No doubt many thoughts and prayers have gone out to his family and loved ones, but something more than that is likely better to serve as a remembrance since he was an actor and he was obviously fond of what he did, so perhaps its best to find a way to immortalize him in film, to remember the good he did and the reason why he was selected so many times for one movie after another. Benedict was married to actress Phoebe Schofield, who appeared in Allo Allo and recently His Dark Materials. In addition to his work on stage and screen, Benedict lent his voice to a number of documentaries as well as video games over the years including "Miami Vice, Broken Sword: The Sleeping Dragon and MindJack.. Matt Hancock's explosive WhatsApp messages lay bare the political handling of the pandemic, COVID-19: What it was really like in care homes in the early stages of pandemic, COVID-19: China lab leak 'most likely' caused outbreak, FBI director says. Jay Benedict (April 11, 1951 - April 4, 2020) was an American-born British actor who spent most of his life and career in the United Kingdom. He was born in the United States, but spent the vast majority of his career working in Europe. The Gaels were highest-placing local team at the event, finishing seventh. While many upon many people have been infected by the coronavirus, there have been many that have succumbed over the past month or so and sadly the disease isnt done yet. Star of Aliens Jay Benedict has died at the age of 68 after contracting coronavirus. Actor Jay Benedict, who appeared in "Aliens" and "The Dark Knight Rises," is the latest celebrity to die from the coronavirus. "It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our dear client Jay Benedict, who this afternoon lost his battle with COVID-19," TCG Artist Management's statement read. As a result of his travel, his website notes that he was bilingual in English and French and could speak Spanish and German as well. "It is with profound sorrow that we must announce. Benedict is survived by his wife Phoebe Scholfield and their two sons Leopold and Freddie, as well as another daughter from a previous relationship. Jay Benedict was born on 11 April 1951 in Burbank, California, USA. Benedict was born in California but his family quickly moved him to Europe, where he spent most of his life. Our thoughts are with his family . Our thoughts are with his family, they said in a statement. Check out what's clicking today in entertainment. In 2013, he appeared opposite Steven Berkoff and Andree Bernard in the world premiere of the former's one act play An Actor's Lament at The Berkoff Performing Arts Centre at Alton College, followed by a second performance at The Sinden Theatre, Homewood School, Tenterden in Kent, two nights at The Maltings Theatre & Cinema in Berwick-upon-Tweed and then a three-week run at the Assembly Hall in Edinburgh as part of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe. Emmerdale star Jay Benedict has died at the age of 68 after contracting coronavirus. With 18k+ articles and 40 novels written, Tom knows a little something about storytelling. Quotes displayed in real-time or delayed by at least 15 minutes. The tribute was shared via an image on Twitter, with the caption reading: "We are very sad to hear of the death of our friend and colleague, actor Jay Benedict." In the U.S., all 50 states plus the District of Columbia have reported confirmed cases of COVID-19, tallying over 261,438 illnesses and at least 6,699 deaths. Jay was also known for his role as Captain John Kieffer for two episodes of Foyles War in 2006. The actor, who also appeared in Batman film The Dark Knight Rises alongside Christian Bale and Tom Hardy, died on Saturday, aged 68. [3][1][4], Last edited on 10 November 2022, at 20:36, Learn how and when to remove this template message, Judgment Day: Intelligent Design on Trial, The Hundred-Year-Old Man Who Climbed Out of the Window and Disappeared, "Jay Benedict, Deak in A New Hope, Dies from COVID-19", "Rest in peace Jay Benedict, Deak in A New Hope", "Jay Benedict, 'Emmerdale' and 'Aliens' actor, dies at 68 from COVID-19", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Jay_Benedict&oldid=1121158499, Nath, Zelath, Miner, Berlin Monk, Sleeping Ghost, This page was last edited on 10 November 2022, at 20:36. 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