Oliver
Reed 1938
- 1999
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...
 Churchtown
resident since 1992 and well known movie actor Oliver
Reed passed away May 2nd 1999, aged 61. Oliver
was a much loved member of our community in Churchtown
and will be sorely missed. Indeed the unprecedented
size of his funeral was a mark of the respect in which
he was held. He is buried in the 13th Century
cemetery in the heart of the village. His grave is seeded
with Irish wild flowers and a pint of beer is often
left there by his friends in O’Brien’s Bar.
As well known for his antics
off screen as he was for his talented performances on-screen,
he died on the way to a hospital after taking ill while
drinking with friends in a bar in Valetta, Malta. He was
on the Mediterranean island filming a new movie, "The
Gladiator"
Oliver Reed was born in London
on February 13th 1938 and worked as a strip
club bouncer and fairground boxer before becoming an actor.
He quickly achieved fame as an actor and made 53 movies.
He is perhaps best known for his role as Bill Sykes in
Carol Reed’s musical, Oliver! (1968). Other notable
films include Women in Love (1969), The Devils (1971),
Three Musketeers (1974), Second Chance (1983), and Treasure
Island (1990).
A volume of autobiography,
‘Reed All About Me’, was published in 1979.
In his 1989 autobiography
"A Living Picture" leading English movie director
Ken Russell described Oliver as "the life and soul
of the party," but went on to add, "for all
his macho image, Oliver is a sensitive actor who approaches
his craft intuitively."
Oliver Reed being given a
rousing send off by his friends and neighbours
The
entrance to the 13th Century cemetery in the
heart of the village where Oliver is buried.
Oliver is carried to his
final resting place.
Oliver Reed's Grave - seeded
with native wild Irish flowers.
Oliver
Reed Filmography | An
Oliver Reed Web Site |Some
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