How did Murray Melvin die? 'Kaleidoscope' and 'Phantom Of The Opera' star, 90, remembered as a 'gent'
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: 'The Phantom of the Opera' star Murray Melvin has died at the age of 90. The much-loved and full-of-zeal actor was known for many noteworthy roles, but fans will recognize him most for his lead role in 'Torchwood', a 'Doctor Who' spin-off. According to sources, Murray had a bad fall and didn't recover from it. The fall reportedly seems to be the reason for his death.
Kerry Kyriacos Michael, a director from London, was the first to announce Murray's death. He shared the news on his official Twitter account and wrote, "He had a fall in December, from which he never fully recovered. He died at St Thomas' Hospital on Friday, 14th April, aged 90. He was one of my closest friends and will be missed by so many of us who had the privilege to know him."
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He had a fall in December, from which he never fully recovered. He died at St Thomas' Hospital on Friday, 14th April, aged 90. He was one of my closest friends and will be missed by so many of us who had the privilege to know him.
— Kerry Kyriacos Michael MBE (@1KerryMichael) April 15, 2023
Tributes have been pouring in from all over the world for Murray Melvin. People remember his immense contribution to the world of cinema. Many shared their experiences of working with him and stated what a ray of sunshine he was.
Screenwriter and producer Russel T Davies wrote some moving words about Murray's life. He said, "Murray Melvin, bless him, he played the wonderful villain in Torchwood, Bilis Manger, and he loved it! But what a career! He created the great, gay Geoffrey in A Taste of Honey, on stage and on film. Tons of work with Joan Littlewood and Ken Russell. Amazing. Such a gent. He lived through a century that saw the understanding of his identity change so profoundly, and he did so with dignity, class, and wit," according to The US Sun.
An incredible career
Murray Melvin was a man of many talents and shared his light with everyone he met. His immense contribution to the world of movies was very well delivered by his work. Melvin had worked with many known names from the industry, including Joan Littlewood, Ken Russell, and Stanley Kubrick. Not only did he ace his acting career, but shared his passion for films through writing. The two books that he wrote were titled 'The Art of Theatre Workshop' and 'The Theatre Royal, A History of the Building'.
