gcreptile 10,979 Posted September 26, 2015 This is the thread for Vanessa Redgrave, Oscar and Golden Globe-winning actress from one of the most prominent acting families ever. She was nominated for the Oscar six times and won in 1977 for Julia. Other memorable roles were in Mary, Queen of Scots and Howard's End. Her birth was famously announced to the public by Laurence Olivier during a play at Old Vic. Recent news revealed that she suffered a life-threatening heart attack in April: http://www.standard.co.uk/lifestyle/london-life/vanessa-redgrave-before-i-didn-t-care-at-all-now-i-find-myself-thinking-what-a-miracle-everything-is-a2954866.html Her smoking has reduced the functionality of her lungs to 30% and she is aware that she is in her last years, "maybe even less". She's also seen her daughter and brother die relatively early, and has basically retired from stage while her public appearances are getting rarer. She still feels obliged to write the second volume of her autobiography though. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sean 6,333 Posted September 26, 2015 This is the thread for Vanessa Redgrave, Oscar and Golden Globe-winning actress from one of the most prominent acting families ever. She was nominated for the Oscar six times and won in 1977 for Julia. Other memorable roles were in Mary, Queen of Scots and Howard's End. Her birth was famously announced to the public by Laurence Olivier during a play at Old Vic. Recent news revealed that she suffered a life-threatening heart attack in April: http://www.standard.co.uk/lifestyle/london-life/vanessa-redgrave-before-i-didn-t-care-at-all-now-i-find-myself-thinking-what-a-miracle-everything-is-a2954866.html Her smoking has reduced the functionality of her lungs to 30% and she is aware that she is in her last years, "maybe even less". She's also seen her daughter and brother die relatively early, and has basically retired from stage while her public appearances are getting rarer. She still feels obliged to write the second volume of her autobiography though. Doesnt sound too great for her but she may last a few years still.Maybe one for the bottom of next years list just in case?Certainly a big name and someone who`s health justifies her inclusion. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Mad Hatter 1,092 Posted September 26, 2015 Kirk Douglas had a stroke at her age and is still going. I doubt she'll go just let. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sean 6,333 Posted September 26, 2015 Kirk Douglas had a stroke at her age and is still going. I doubt she'll go just let. She had a heart attack and has emphysema.That isnt the same as a stroke. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Handrejka 1,904 Posted September 26, 2015 I mentioned here on my Murder on the Orient Express thread. At the time I didn't know she had health problems. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gcreptile 10,979 Posted September 27, 2015 This is the thread for Vanessa Redgrave, Oscar and Golden Globe-winning actress from one of the most prominent acting families ever. She was nominated for the Oscar six times and won in 1977 for Julia. Other memorable roles were in Mary, Queen of Scots and Howard's End. Her birth was famously announced to the public by Laurence Olivier during a play at Old Vic. Recent news revealed that she suffered a life-threatening heart attack in April: http://www.standard.co.uk/lifestyle/london-life/vanessa-redgrave-before-i-didn-t-care-at-all-now-i-find-myself-thinking-what-a-miracle-everything-is-a2954866.html Her smoking has reduced the functionality of her lungs to 30% and she is aware that she is in her last years, "maybe even less". She's also seen her daughter and brother die relatively early, and has basically retired from stage while her public appearances are getting rarer. She still feels obliged to write the second volume of her autobiography though. Doesnt sound too great for her but she may last a few years still.Maybe one for the bottom of next years list just in case?Certainly a big name and someone who`s health justifies her inclusion. I think she's definitely going to appear on the Death List at some point (unless she dies very suddenly). I don't think she'll die in 2016 but she has a couple of projects lined up until then, so one can watch her form. Then things will get serious from 2017 on. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sean 6,333 Posted September 27, 2015 The main risk for her would be pneumonia which would put her heart under a lot of strain.Her case seems similar to that of Liz Dawn who has lasted many years with the illness.Richard Briers however had a heart attack due to strain brought on by emphysema as I seem to recall.Didn`t her brother also die of heart trouble? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sean 6,333 Posted December 11, 2015 :Appeared at an Oxford Union talk a couple of weeks ago and looks quite frail.Her voice is much weaker and fainter and she certainly appears to be struggling to catch her breath at the beginning.She also appears to have lost quite a bit of weight. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gcreptile 10,979 Posted December 11, 2015 I think she's on a 2-5 years schedule... Also, The main risk for her would be pneumonia which would put her heart under a lot of strain.Her case seems similar to that of Liz Dawn who has lasted many years with the illness.Richard Briers however had a heart attack due to strain brought on by emphysema as I seem to recall.Didn`t her brother also die of heart trouble? her brother even had her own thread, and you are right: http://www.deathlist.net/forums/index.php?showtopic=1506&hl=%2Bcorin+%2Bredgrave Part of the reason I made this thread was because after Corin, Natasha Richardson and Liam Neeson, I thought no member of that family should go unthreaded. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ImNotHades 207 Posted March 7, 2016 she was an honor guest in Zagreb somewhere in October last year and there was a live broadcast of her interview in a HNK (theatre), there's a reason why she's on my list....she's shaking badly and seems kinda lost a bit, but seems strong enough to live for at least another 2 years, i think Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gcreptile 10,979 Posted June 14, 2016 She coughs her way through an interview about life and death and the whole thing: https://www.theguardian.com/stage/2016/jun/13/vanessa-redgrave-interview-simon-hattenstone Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maryportfuncity 10,655 Posted June 14, 2016 She coughs her way through an interview about life and death and the whole thing: https://www.theguardian.com/stage/2016/jun/13/vanessa-redgrave-interview-simon-hattenstone So, you might usefully describe her as phlegmatic, then 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ThePrematureBurial 224 Posted January 30, 2018 Happy birthday, dear Vanessa Redgrave, and happy birthday, dear Gene Hackman! I became alarmed when I saw their threads... 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
msc 18,479 Posted December 27, 2018 Recent pic. Has looked worse tbh. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gcreptile 10,979 Posted January 1, 2019 On 11/12/2015 at 13:55, gcreptile said: I think she's on a 2-5 years schedule... 5 years would take her to 2020. So let's see how that goes. It seems she's still quite out and about. But that heavy heart attack, probably because of her chain-smoking, was a warning sign. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Book 3,557 Posted January 30, 2019 Happy 82nd Birthday! Why she is on the list exactly? 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
msc 18,479 Posted January 30, 2019 Just now, Book said: Happy 82nd Birthday! Why she is on the list exactly? Chronic emphysema (something like 80% of her lungs aren't working) and severe heart issues in recent years might have played a hand in it... 4 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
markb4 902 Posted January 30, 2019 52 minutes ago, msc said: Chronic emphysema (something like 80% of her lungs aren't working) and severe heart issues in recent years might have played a hand in it... It was for those reasons above that I was considering her for my personal 2019 shortlist, but later decided against it. I was tickled pink though when the committee put her name up as it felt nice that they were thinking along the same lines as me. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Clorox Bleachman 2,441 Posted February 2, 2019 She appears in a new British Airways advert for approximately 0.9 of a second. Hardly enough time to study form, but not on her deathbed. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fantomasss 209 Posted February 3, 2019 17 hours ago, Clorox Bleachman said: She appears in a new British Airways advert for approximately 0.9 of a second. Hardly enough time to study form, but not on her deathbed. At 1:07? I believe it's not her, but the famous primatologist Jane Goodall 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
arrowsmith 448 Posted February 3, 2019 39 minutes ago, Fantomasss said: At 1:07? I believe it's not her, but the famous primatologist Jane Goodall Agreed. Definitely Jane Goodall. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Clorox Bleachman 2,441 Posted February 3, 2019 Whoops! Saw it on the telly, wasn't paying attention. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gcreptile 10,979 Posted February 3, 2019 Vanessa Redgrave would rather fly that plane into the Freedom Tower than to appear in a commercial. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Squonk 24 Posted February 4, 2019 She's planning to appear at Kingston Theatre later this week with a new play as a 'work in progress' - three performances, plus an Evening With Vanessa Redgrave on Saturday night. Tickets still available if any Deathlister wants to pop along and assess how she looks! https://www.rosetheatrekingston.org/whats-on/vienna-1934--munich-1938-a-work-in-progress 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
