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Jan 24, 2017 · Sheila Hancock reveals all about her guest appearance in Endeavour to celebrate the 30th anniversary of her husband John Thaw's first episode of Inspector Morse.
- Caren Clark
In 1973, Hancock married actor John Thaw. He adopted Melanie and they had another daughter, Joanna Thaw. Thaw's daughter Abigail, from his first marriage, also joined their family. All three of their daughters have become actresses. Hancock was married to Thaw until his death (also from oesophageal cancer) on 21 February 2002.
Sep 18, 2013 · Sheila channelled her grief into bestselling books, The Two of Us, about her life with John, and sequel Just Me, which described her adjustment to life alone, using her diaries.
- Sandie Jones
Nov 11, 2004 · Hancock and Thaw had a roller-coaster marriage and fuss came in buckets. They met working on a London comedy, Hancock, 36, still married, Thaw, 27, divorced. "I'm afraid I've fallen in love with you, it's a nuisance," he told her. But not until Ross died did they tie the knot in 1973.
Mar 15, 2023 · The Times revealed that Sheila Hancock approved the footage of Thaw being used, which was taken from Morse series seven episode, "Deadly Slumber". Endeavour season 9 producer Charlotte Webber spoke to the paper about the challenge of pulling off the effect.