Inspector Morse
1988
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Oct 23, 2023 · John Thaw’s limp was not a result of his acting prowess or skillful improvisation; rather, it stemmed from a twist of fate during his early years as an actor. Back in 1962, before he gained worldwide recognition, Thaw found himself involved in a minor car accident that left him with a permanent injury to his leg.
Feb 23, 2002 · He was 60. The cause was throat cancer, The Associated Press reported. Mr. Thaw's death occurred almost exactly a year after that of his character in the final episode of ''Inspector Morse ...
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 ...
However, in her autobiography, Hancock says that Thaw's grandfather had a withered leg and walked with a limp; Thaw apparently copied him and also walked with a limp all his life. A car accident in his early twenties exacerbated the problem. A heavy smoker, Thaw was diagnosed with cancer of the oesophagus in June 2001.
Feb 22, 2002 · John Thaw, the actor whose portrayal of the irascible television detective in Inspector Morse secured his place in the nation's affections, died last night at the age of 60. Stay up to date...
Feb 17, 2007 · He had a bad leg and walked with a limp. ''All my family were porters and we got to know all the salesmen. We used to turn up at three o'clock in the morning and he had to be there too for the ...
Feb 24, 2002 · John Thaw was the leading actor of his generation, dominating what for many could be described as the true national theatre of Great Britain - television. He leaves behind a body of work which few ...
