David Warner

Actor David Warner, who starred in films such as ‘Titanic’ and ‘The Omen’, died at the age of 80 from a cancer-related illness. Image via Twitter @thespaceshipper

RIP: ‘Titanic’ and ‘Omen’ actor David Warner dies

Actor David Warner, who starred in films such as ‘Titanic’ and ‘The Omen’, died at the age of 80 from a cancer-related illness.

David Warner

Actor David Warner, who starred in films such as ‘Titanic’ and ‘The Omen’, died at the age of 80 from a cancer-related illness. Image via Twitter @thespaceshipper

The family of legendary Engish actor, David Warner have announced his passing.

According to the Mirror, the Titanic actor died on Sunday 24 July at the age of 80 after a cancer–related illness.

DAVID WARNER HAS DIED

Warner’s family announced his passing on Monday, describing him as a “kind-hearted, generous and compassionate” dad and partner.

His partner Lisa wrote in a heartbreaking message:

“Goodnight sweet prince. May flights of angels… Heartbroken.”

In a statement released by Warner’s family, they said he died in the early hours at a care home for people in the entertainment industry, called Denville Hall.

“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.

“For 60 years he was a well-respected stage, television, voice and film actor.”

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THE ACTOR WILL BE REMEMBERED FOR HIS WORK

Warner was best known for playing Billy Zane’s sidekick Spicer Lovejoy in Titanic. For those who’ve watched the 1976 horror film The Omen, they’ll remember him as photojournalist Keith Jennings.

He has also acted in Tom Jones, Morgan: A Suitable Case For Treatment, Time Bandits, Tron and Star Treks V & VI.

His theatre work saw him perform with the Royal Shakespeare Company as Hamlet, Henry VI in The Wars of the Roses in the 1960s and Falstaff in their 2008 Histories Cycle.

“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,” the statement from Warner further read.