Reported by the son of Susannah York, the adorable and famous British Actress dies tragically from Cancer, at an age of 72.
Susannah had been the most promising student in the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art and was awarded the “Ronson Award”; and eventually graduating in 1958.
The versatile Susannah York started her career in 1960’s. For the film “They Shoot Horses, Don’t They?” In 1969, she won the Oscar and Bafta for the Best Supporting Actress, for her amazing role appearance in this epic film. Sydney Pollack was the director of the movie. She also received the Golden Globe Nomination, for the role of “Alice”.
Chris Hewitt, editor of Empire Magazine, reviewed the lovely Susannah: she “came to fame” in the comedy film “Tom Jones” in 1963 and “The Killing of Sister George” in 1968. She appeared in Superman Films, for the role of Superman Mother.
Susannah lastly appeared in the BBC drama series “Casualty” and “Holby City”. She is also a writer for two children books.
Her versatility was seen as she switched roles and performed each role so dramatically and boldly, that it always caught an eye of every person.
Susannah was a woman comprising of resolute ideas and actions. She had been supporting various Campaigns like “Nuclear Disarmament” and “Mordechai Vanunu”. This campaign was for the release of the technician, who revealed Israel’s Nuclear Programme, being imprisoned for 18 years.
On reviews for Susannah, her son Mr. Orlando Wells said that “She was an absolutely fantastic mother”. Adding, “She loved nothing more than cooking a good Sunday roast and sitting around a fire of a winter’s evening. In some sense, she was quite a home girl. Both Sasha (Susannah’s daughter) and I feel incredibly lucky to have her as a mother.”
Glenda Jackson, co-actress of Susannah in “The Maids” of the year 1974 productions, said that the news” came as a big shock”; adding: “She seemed too young to go” and “We worked very well together”. Glenda said for Susannah that “It was a very interesting production and she was very easy to work with.”
Richard Bracewell, director of his first movie “The Giglos” in 2006, on working with York described Susannah as “a pussycat.” He said that “She was an absolute pleasure, a joy to work with, to prepare the film with.” Bracewell added “But then, like a cat, the moment the camera was on her, the moment the film was turning, she leapt into life and she absolutely grabbed the screen, absolutely electrifying the moment the camera was turning over.”
Susannah York, being the one of the most lovable star of Hollywood, has cherished millions of memories for her fans; giving a message of love, determination and honesty.