| Location | Truro, Cornwall |
| Age | 79 years |
| Cause of Death | Pneumonia |
| Date of Birth | 01/06/1930 |
| Date of Death | 16/11/2009 |
| Visitors | 4,417 since 17/11/2009 |
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British actor Edward Woodward, famous for film and TV roles including "The Wicker Man," Australian feature "Breaker Morant" and US series "The Equalizer," has passed away in hospital aged 79.
Edward originally wanted to train as a journalist before accepting a place at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art. He was also reputedly torn between becoming an actor or a professional footballer, and was on the books of both Leyton Orient and Brentford, making three appearances in the Football League. However, a serious knee injury kept him out of the game for over a year which led to his choosing of acting as a profession.
He is best known for his role of Police Sergeant Neil Howie in the thriller The Wicker Man in 1973. Many critics have cited the final scene in The Wicker Man as one of the greatest visual shots in cinema history.
Woodward also held the lead role in the American television series The Equalizer (1985-89) as a British former intelligence operative. Part way into the third season, Woodward suffered a massive coronary. Additional actors were brought in to reduce the workload on Woodward as he recovered from the condition, and the first episode filmed following Woodward's heart attack involved his character being severely injured by a KGB bullet, providing Woodward with a chance to rest over several episodes. Woodward went on to recover and film a 4th season in 1988.
Our condolences go out to Edwards wife, Michele Dotrice, and his 4 children.
THINKING ABOUT YOU TODAY LOVE YOU ALL
♥.*.♥.*.~THINKING OF YOU~.*.♥.*.♥
If I could be an Angel,
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I know just what I'd do.
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I would guard someone special,
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Someone just like you.
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I'd be the friend you need,
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Anytime day or night.
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When you need someone to lead,
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I'd guide you with my light.
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And if you began to stumble,
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I'd reach out my hand to you.
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I'd help with all your trouble,
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And take away your sorrow too.
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But since I'm not an Angel,
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By your side I'll stand.
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And if you begin to stumble,
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I'll reach out my hand.
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DO YOU FEEL THE NEED TO TALK XXX
Do you ever sit in an empty room
do you appreciate an open bloom
do you smell it's sweet perfume
Do you feel the need to 'talk out loud'
but theres no one there to hear
do you hear a voice call out your name
so close up to your ear
Have you ever felt a sudden chill pas by
and the hair on your neck stands up
have you gone to pour a cup of tea
but someone's moved your cup
Do you believe in angels
do they make you smile
have you felt one on each shoulder
as you walk that long wiery mile
Do you know that all these things
are messages to you
do you believe that they exist
i'll tell you.....YES THEY DO
with love theresa xxx
Footprints In The Sand x
One night a man had a dream. He dreamed
he was walking along the beach with the LORD.
Across the sky flashed scenes from his life.
For each scene he noticed two sets of
footprints in the sand: one belonging
to him, and the other to the LORD.
When the last scene of his life flashed before him,
he looked back at the footprints in the sand.
He noticed that many times along the path of
his life there was only one set of footprints.
He also noticed that it happened at the very
lowest and saddest times in his life.
This really bothered him and he
questioned the LORD about it:
"LORD, you said that once I decided to follow
you, you'd walk with me all the way.
But I have noticed that during the most
troublesome times in my life,
there is only one set of footprints.
I don't understand why when
I needed you most you would leave me."
The LORD replied:
"My child, my precious child,
I love you and I would never leave you.
During your times of trial and suffering,
when you see only one set of footprints,
it was then that I carried you."
with lots of love god bless love theresa xxx
MERRY CHRISTMAS ANGEL
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Sending my love to you and your family love Sara xx
"Give Me Peace" By Lea Dyer Snow
"Give Me Peace" By Lea Dyer Snow
Lord, in this hour I need you, more than words could ever tell.
I feel as if I'm stranded on shores between heaven and hell...
I know you haven't left me, yet my heart feels void of hope.
I feel as if I'm hanging on an old and thread worn rope...
I feel as if my hearts been torn from the breast from which it came.
And sunshine will no longer fill my life, only clouds of darkness and rain...
I know this will pass,
and you will be there to give me comfort and strength and hope.
But until then I can't help the feeling that I'm down to that last thread of rope...
If it breaks, you'll be there to catch me, and raise me back to my feet...
But for now my world is in turmoil, and the essence of life is not sweet...
Give me power to overcome my oppression, and let sunshine back on my face.
Let your spirit overwhelm my cold dark heart,
and let me bask in your warmth giving grace...
Give rest to my tempest of yearning, and faith to my sore lacking soul.
Let me again laugh with my family. Rescue me from this pit in Sheol.
With praise I do worship your blessings, with humility, I ask my release.
From this den of despair I ask mercy...show favour on me...give me peace.
love theresa xxx
What a great actor you were. So shocked to hear you had left this earth recently. May you enjoy your next journey. RIP
you were one of my favourite actors loved the equaliser watched it every week and even got the long black coat like yours.god bless.rip.xxx
cant believe it x
im so shocked and sadden at your death, you were one of my fav actors and i grew up with equalizer as a child, my thoughts are with your family xxx
for you edward with love xxx
A Bend In The Road
♥ღ♥ When we feel we have nothing left to give
and we are sure that the song has ended,
When our day seems over and the shadows fall
and the darkness of night has descended,
Where can we go to find the strength
to valiantly keep on trying?
Where can we find the hand that will dry
the tears that the heart is crying?
There's but one place to go and that is to God,
and dropping all pretense and pride,
We can pour out our problems without restraint
and gain strength with Him at our side.
And together we stand at life's crossroads
and view what we think is the end.
But God has a much bigger vision,
and He tells us it's only a bend,
For the road goes on and is smoother,
and the pause in the song is a rest,
And the part that's unsung and unfinished
is the sweetest and richest and best.
So rest and relax and grow stronger
let go and let God share your load.
Your work is not finished or ended
you've just come to a bend in the road ♥ღ♥
with lots of love theresa xxx
so sorry to hear of your passing i loved to listen to your voice a true actor my thoughts are with your wife family and friends at this sad time rest in peace edward and god bless love from janice xx
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