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Daily Express – Simon MacCorkindale’s Memorial

shelliwood — Fri, 14 Feb 2014 18:00:37 +0000

Express article on Simon MacCorkindale’s Memorial TRIBUTES were paid to the “shining light and life” of Simon MacCorkindale yesterday as 200 friends attended a memorial service in London. The actor’s widow, actress Susan George, 63, said of her husband of 28 years: “He was the love of my life. He was my rock.” Full article: […]

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Daily Mail – Simon MacCorkindale’s Memorial

shelliwood — Thu, 13 Feb 2014 20:03:01 +0000

Daily Mail article on Simon MacCorkindale’s memorial He made thousands of fans over an acting career which spanned three decades, and it seemed his closest friends were keen to show the actor was still not far from their minds on Wednesday. Friends and family of the late actor Simon MacCorkindale gathered at a remembrance service at […]

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Daily Mail, Weekend – 9th March 2013

shelliwood — Sat, 09 Mar 2013 09:51:20 +0000

Susan speaks again about loosing Simon and how she is coping with the loss Everywhere around the house there are framed photos of her and Simon entwined in each other’s arms. ‘I feel as if it were only yesterday that he and I were sitting here together,’ she says. She stops and turns her head […]

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Sunday Telegraph – 17th October 2010

shelliwood — Sun, 17 Oct 2010 14:24:32 +0000

Actor’s costly fight SIMON MACCORKINDALE’S battle against cancer cost him and his wife, Susan George, much of the fortune that they had amassed during their successful showbusiness careers. A few months ago, the star of Casualty, who died last week aged 58, made a secret trip to America for private treatment that cost £50,000 for […]

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Sunday Express – 17th October 2010

shelliwood — Sun, 17 Oct 2010 14:19:42 +0000

My brave Simon ‘will live on in me’ says Susan GRIEF-STRICKEN Susan George has paid tribute to her late husband Simon MacCorkindale, vowing: “He will live on in me forever.” She issued a moving statement after the Casualty actor died from cancer aged just 58 on Thursday. He passed away peacefully in his wife’s arms […]

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The Times – 16th October 2010

shelliwood — Sat, 16 Oct 2010 14:36:45 +0000

Casualty star dies after long cancer battle Simon MacCorkindale, the actor and star of the BBC drama Casualty, has died at 58. The actor, who had bowel cancer diagnosed in 2006, died at the London Clinic in Harley Street at 10.30pm on Thursday, said Max Clifford, the family’s friend and publicist. MacCorkindale played the lead […]

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The Times – Obituary – 16th October 2010

shelliwood — Sat, 16 Oct 2010 14:30:20 +0000

Simon MacCorkindale Urbane British leading man who co-starred in Death on the Nile and was a stalwart of the long-running medical drama Casualty Simon MacCorkindale was a classically handsome, rugged and urbane English leading man who had recurring roles in the glossy US soap opera Falcon Crest (1984-86) and more recently in the long-running British […]

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The Sun – 16th October 2002

shelliwood — Sat, 16 Oct 2010 14:14:09 +0000

Casualty star dies of cancer aged 58 CASUALTY actor Simon MacCorkindale has died at 58 after a four-year battle with cancer. Simon who played dashing Dr Harry Harper for six years passed away in the arms of his actress wife Susan George in a London clinic on Thursday night. Susan, 60, said last night: “No […]

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Guardian – 16th October 2010

shelliwood — Sat, 16 Oct 2010 13:22:50 +0000

Simon MacCorkindale Suave actor known for his roles in Falcon Crest and Casualty In common with his contemporaries Jeremy Irons, Michael York and Hugh Grant, the actor Simon MacCorkindale, who has died of cancer aged 58, on screen projected the very English persona of an ex-public schoolboy. But unlike them, MacCorkindale never made it big […]

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Daily Telegraph – 16th October 2010

shelliwood — Sat, 16 Oct 2010 13:03:46 +0000

MacCorkindale loses cancer fight THE actor Simon MacCorkindale has died after a four-and-a-half-year battle with cancer. The 58-year-old, who had a wide-ranging career including six years in the BBC medical drama Casualty as Dr Harry Harper, died on Thursday in the arms of his wife, the actress Susan George at a London clinic. Miss George […]

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Daily Telegraph – Obituary – 16th October 2010

shelliwood — Sat, 16 Oct 2010 13:01:42 +0000

Simon MacCorkindale Actor who specialised in handsome, roguish charmers and was once hailed as the new Errol Flynn SIMON MacCORKINDALE, the actor, who died on October 14 aged 58, built a 30-year stage and television career playing handsome, often roguish, charmers – most recently the consultant Harry Harper in the popular BBC hospital drama Casualty. […]

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Daily Mirror – 16th October 2010

shelliwood — Sat, 16 Oct 2010 12:41:20 +0000

Casualty’s doc dies in wife’s arms Cancer kills actor Simon at 58 CASUALTY star Simon MacCorkindale died peacefully in his wife’s arms after bravely battling cancer in secret. Devastated actress Susan George said yesterday: “No one could have fought this disease any harder. To me, he was simply the best of everything, and I loved […]

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Daily Mirror – Front Page – 16th October 2010

shelliwood — Sat, 16 Oct 2010 12:30:27 +0000

TV hunk Simon is dead at 58 TV smoothie Simon MacCorkindale has lost his four-year battle with cancer. The 58-year-old – Dr Harry Harper in Casualty – died in the arms of wife Susan George. “He was the best of everything,” she said. See below for full article: http://www.simonmaccorkindale.net/articles/?p=664

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Daily Mail – 16th October 2010

shelliwood — Sat, 16 Oct 2010 12:18:33 +0000

Simon, star of Casualty, dies in arms of his wife Susan George SIMON MacCorkindale, the film star who became a stalwart of the BBC drama Casualty, has died after a four-year battle with cancer. The 58-year-old died in the arms of his wife, Susan George, at a clinic in Harley Street. In a statement released […]

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Daily Express – 16th October 2010

shelliwood — Sat, 16 Oct 2010 12:00:17 +0000

Casualty star Simon loses cancer fight he kept secret for years CASUALTY star Simon MacCorkindale has died after a four year fight with terminal lung cancer. The 58-year-old British actor who did not smoke passed away in the arms of his wife, the actress Susan George. Last night she issued a dignified statement: “No one […]

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Mirror – 09 November 2009

shelliwood — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 13:58:43 +0000

TV SIMON: I’VE GOT FIVE YEARS TO LIVE CASUALTY star Simon MacCorkindale has revealed he has terminal lung cancer. The actor, 57, kept his plight secret for three years because he didn’t want people to feel sorry for him. But the man who played handsome consultant Harry Harper in the hit BBC1 series admitted yesterday: […]

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Daily Mail – 09 November 2009

shelliwood — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 13:55:31 +0000

My secret three-year battle with cancer, by Casualty star ACTOR Simon MacCorkindale has revealed he is suffering from terminal cancer. MacCorkindale, 57, who played Harry Harper in the BBC series Casualty, has battled the disease for three years. He and his wife of 25 years, actress Susan George (pictured below), have kept his illness a […]

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Daily Express – 09 November 2009

shelliwood — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 13:47:52 +0000

TV star Simon: I Why I kept my cancer a secret CASUALTY star Simon MacCorkindale has revealed that he is suffering from terminal cancer after keeping it secret for three years. Simon, 57, who played consultant Harry Harper in the BBC medical drama, first experienced stomach cramps while filming for the programme in Bristol in […]

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News Of The World – 08 November 2009

shelliwood — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 14:47:26 +0000

Doctors Gave Me 5 Years to Live . . But I’ll Beat It CASUALTY STAR SIMON TALKS MOVINGLY OF THREE YEAR BATTLE WITH CANCER CASUALTY star Simon MacCorkindale today reveals his secret THREE YEAR battle against cancer—and tells how he aims to beat the disease. Tenderly holding hands with actress wife Susan George, the TV […]

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Mail on Sunday – 08 November 2009

shelliwood — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 13:34:40 +0000

Casualty’s Simon: I’ve got incurable cancer When Simon MacCorkindale suddenly left TV’s Casualty no one suspected that he was keeping a tragic secret: he had cancer and had been given just five years to live. Now, in this raw and inspiring interview, he and his wife Susan George reveal their daily battle to be strong […]

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Simon News – Cancer Battle

shelliwood — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 00:34:26 +0000

Simon and Susan speak with the News of the World and Daily Mail about his brave continuing battle with cancer. Beautifully dignified interviews about this three year struggle. Brilliant man describing his inspirational journey over the past three years. News of The World and Daily Mail A message of support has already been sent to […]

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Daily Mail – 22nd August 2008

shelliwood — Fri, 22 Aug 2008 16:22:58 +0000

So What’s It like Being Married to The World’s Sexiest Woman? Friends with Prince Charles. Wed to Susan George. New Star of The Sound Of Music . . . it’s not easy being Simon MacCorkindale Simon MacCorkindale will, I suspect, make a rather good Captain Von Trapp; not least because he appears to share some […]

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Seven Days – Sunday Mail – 25th May 2008

shelliwood — Sun, 25 May 2008 16:22:29 +0000

I Led British Invasion Of Hollywood The big interview Simon MacCorkindale has rubbed shoulders with tinseltown’s elite but is just as happy on stage in Glasgow WHEN Simon MacCorkindale watches hit US shows like Lost, Ugly Betty or Pushing Daisies he can say: “Been there, done that.” The veteran actor might be best known as […]

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The Weekly News – 3rd May 2008

shelliwood — Sat, 03 May 2008 21:06:41 +0000

Simon says, he’s a Casualty regular! But not just on TV— in real life, accident-prone actor often finds himself in hospital THERE’S a reason why Simon MacCorkindale carries off the role of consultant Harry Harper in BBC’s Casualty so well — he’s never out of his local hospital’s casualty department as a patient! He and […]

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Sun TV Guide – 8-14th March 2008

shelliwood — Sat, 08 Mar 2008 22:39:04 +0000

Harry Harper works his last Casualty shift this week when he leaves after exposing troubled colleague Ruth’s diary to the press, Simon MacCorkindale, who plays him, is delighted Harry isn’t departing on a stretcher! “Often in these shows, characters get blown up, shot or stabbed to death,” smiles Simon, 56. “Doctors do take great risks, […]

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We Love Telly – Daily Mirror – 8-14th March 2008

shelliwood — Sat, 08 Mar 2008 10:00:11 +0000

Bye, Bye Harry Consultant Harry Harper was shocked by the breakdown of poor Ruth – who was so overworked she attempted suicide. ‘He decides to publish her diary to heighten awareness of the plight of these doctors says actor Simon MacCorkindale, who this week plays his final scenes as Harry, with the dashing doc in […]

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The Sun TV Guide – Unknown Date 2008

shelliwood — Tue, 01 Jan 2008 18:09:16 +0000

The cast of Casualty reckon that their colleague Simon MacCorkindale takes his role as top medic Harry Harper so seriously that they wish he was a real doctor! “He always knows what medical terms mean and what procedures to use,” says James Redmond, 35, who plays nurse Abs. “I trust him more than a normal […]

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Sunday Express – 30 September 2007

shelliwood — Sun, 30 Sep 2007 00:00:06 +0000

Sad news for all those female fans who tune in to BBC1 on Saturday nights to gaze adoringly at Simon MacCorkindale. After five years playing consultant Harry Harper in Casualty the smoothy actor is hanging up his stethoscope. Cambridge-born Simon, 55, is said to be “exhausted” and wants a break. Two years ago he was […]

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The Sun TV Guide – 29 September 2007

shelliwood — Sat, 29 Sep 2007 19:00:00 +0000

To the rescue Harry is back to help – to Nathan’s horror! Harry Harper makes a triumphant return to the A&E department -but not everyone is pleased. His new job as consultant manager means he’s now arch-rival Nathan’s boss! The medic finally returns following Guppy’s pleas for him to come back to the troubled hospital. […]

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Mail On Sunday – 18th February 2007

shelliwood — Sun, 18 Feb 2007 18:01:16 +0000

Casualty star Simon MacCorkindale has spoken for the first time about the moment he became a hit-and-run driver, abandoning a seriously injured cyclist in a remote country lane. The 55-year-old actor, who plays consultant Harry Harper in the BBC hospital drama, hit John Lilley in a narrow lane near Taunton, Somerset, in 2005. But instead […]

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The People – 7th January 2007

shelliwood — Sun, 07 Jan 2007 00:00:34 +0000

Casualty Heartthrob Simon MacCorkindale Opens His Heart To The People I Still Dream Of Being The World’s No1 Stud* (*But That’s Breeding Horses, Not Bedding Nurses) As sexy Casualty consultant Harry Harper, he has set millions of female pulses racing. But Simon MacCorkindale, who plays the handsome TV hospital rogue, has been happily married to […]

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Sun TV Guide – 5-11th November 2005

shelliwood — Sat, 05 Nov 2005 22:37:40 +0000

There are fireworks when flirty Ellen goes to Harry’s house to cheer him up After a tiring day at work, Harry is feeling like a damp squib. But Ellen is determined to put some fireworks into his life – quite literally. “Harry is feeling grumpy after a hard day, but Ellen’s actions soon put a […]

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Daily Express – 14th July 2005

shelliwood — Thu, 14 Jul 2005 08:44:39 +0000

Casualty star Simon MacCorkindale was ordered to pay 5,000 to a cyclist who suffered serious head injuries in a hit-and-run car accident. MacCorkindale, 53 who plays consultant Harry Harper in the hospital drama was also banned from driving for two months after knocking over cyclist John Lilley. The actor married to seventies screen beauty Susan […]

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helenheart.com – Daily Mail, Weekend – 11th May 2002

shelliwood — Sat, 11 May 2002 13:14:08 +0000

Simon MacCorkindale: Why I need time away from Susan This site looks like it’s no longer online, so here is the full article. Simon MacCorkindale is convinced he would have become the Army’s youngest general. He feels his dogged determination, dashing looks and slavish adherence to discipline would have sent him hurtling up the ranks. […]

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Vancouver Sun, TV Times – 1st November 1991

shelliwood — Fri, 01 Nov 1991 11:26:26 +0000

Wham Blam Pow! IN ‘COUNTERSTRIKE’, ELITE CRIME-BUSTERS TAKE ON INTERNATIONAL THUGS It won’t win any awards for plausibility but Counterstrike (CTV, Saturdays) is just what the action fan ordered — a combination of James Bond, Mission: Impossible and Charlie’s Angels with the accent on pyrotechnics. The plot spins on the exploits of an elite strike […]

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Sunday Mirror Magazine – 9th April 1989

shelliwood — Sun, 09 Apr 1989 17:54:53 +0000

Two’s Company From glamorous actress to high-powered producer, Susan George has proved she’s a movie star to be reckoned with When Susan George announced that she was becoming a film producer her greatest fear – not being taken seriously – was evident from the start. Some could not contain their bemused amazement. I mean, everyone […]

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You Magazine – 14 June 1987

shelliwood — Sun, 14 Jun 1987 17:16:33 +0000

The Complete Works Of Susan George Susan George, fed up with being known more for who she’s going out with than the work she’s doing, wants to put the record straight – she’s happily married and has just produced a limited and illustrated edition of her poems (Mainly a Susan George article) Susan George sprawls […]

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Star – 28th January 1986

shelliwood — Tue, 28 Jan 1986 09:02:06 +0000

Simon MacCorkindale expected only English gentlemen roles after he also broke into American TV in The Manions of America. “I considered myself too different for American audiences,” he admits. “As it turned out, that was exactly what the producers of my first series, Manimal, needed. It also plays well for my present role as Jane […]

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Star – 07 January 1986

shelliwood — Tue, 07 Jan 1986 14:06:48 +0000

Falcon Crest star and wife mix work & pleasure high above Hollywood We draw a line at the end of the day, when we change our business into pleasure VALETS are busy parking Bentleys, Mercedes and limousines. Behind the bulletproof glass doors, crystal chandeliers and Persian rugs adorn the lobby of the tallest building on […]

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National Enquirer – 30th October 1984

shelliwood — Tue, 30 Oct 1984 08:53:43 +0000

Falcon Crest’ Star Weds Secretly in Paradise Falcon Crest” star Simon MacCorkindale and actress Susan George shocked guests by showing up at their Hollywood wedding shower — and announcing they were already married! The happy lovebirds had eloped several days earlier — jetting off to the romantic South Sea island of Fiji where they were […]

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Daily Mirror – 11th October 1984

shelliwood — Thu, 11 Oct 1984 08:51:04 +0000

Susan weds in secret ACTRESS Susan George has secretly married Simon MacCorkindale on the South Sea island of Fiji. The British screen stars, pictured right, slipped quietly out of Hollywood to wed last week without telling even their closest friends.It is Susan’s first marriage. She once went out with Prince Charles. Simon, star of the […]

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Star – Unknown Date October 1984

shelliwood — Mon, 01 Oct 1984 10:34:59 +0000

Falcon Crest star SIMON MacCORKINDALE (Greg Reardon) and SUSAN GEORGE have surprised their friends by suddenly eloping to the South Pacific. The ceremony was held in the romantic Fijian islands at a tiny historical village, and was performed by an Anglican minister. The groom and bride (a former flame of Prince Charles) plan to have […]

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Sunday People – 14th December 1980

shelliwood — Sun, 14 Dec 1980 19:54:55 +0000

Watch it Yanks, Simon’s coming HOW’S THIS for confidence! That most English of actors Simon MacCorkindale is all set to conquer America—although he admits: “I am not a great talent and I’ll never win an Oscar.” But being ” a workaholic and a great trier,” he is convinced he’ll succeed. writes TONY PURNELL. He began […]

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