Is Simon MacCorkindale Living or Dead?

About Simon MacCorkindale

Simon MacCorkindale was a British actor, director, and producer born on February 12, 1952. He was best known for his roles in the TV series "Falcon Crest" and "Casualty," as well as his work in the theater.

MacCorkindale began his career in the 1970s, appearing in a number of British TV shows and films. He gained wider recognition in the 1980s with his role as Greg Reardon in the American soap opera "Falcon Crest." He also appeared in several films during this time, including "Death on the Nile" and "Jaws 3-D."

In the 1990s, MacCorkindale turned his attention to directing and producing. He founded his own production company, Amy International Artists, and produced several TV movies and series, including "Counterstrike" and "Poltergeist: The Legacy."

MacCorkindale continued to act throughout his career, appearing in a number of TV shows and films, including "Casualty," "New Tricks," and "Emmerdale." He also continued to work in the theater, both as an actor and a director.

MacCorkindale was married to actress Susan George from 1984 until his death in 2010. He was also a trained equestrian and competed in show jumping competitions.

MacCorkindale passed away on October 14, 2010, at the age of 58, after a battle with cancer. He was remembered by his colleagues and fans as a talented actor, director, and producer who made a significant contribution to the entertainment industry.

References:

- "Simon MacCorkindale, actor and producer, dies aged 58." The Guardian, 15 Oct. 2010, www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2010/oct/15/simon-maccorkindale-obituary.

- "Simon MacCorkindale." IMDb, www.imdb.com/name/nm0531446/.

- "Simon MacCorkindale." The Telegraph, 15 Oct. 2010, www.telegraph.co.uk/news/obituaries/culture-obituaries/tv-radio-obituaries/8068319/Simon-MacCorkindale.html.

About Death

MacCorkindale was diagnosed with bowel cancer in 2006, and underwent an operation to remove a section of his bowel during a two-week break from filming Casualty. Although the cancer was excised and MacCorkindale went into remission following the surgery, one year later doctors discovered that the cancer had metastasised to his lungs. MacCorkindale continued to act during his treatment, returning to film his final series of Casualty in late 2007; he did not disclose his illness to his colleagues, and found it surreal when scripts required his character to inform patients that they had cancer or another incurable disease. MacCorkindale spent much of his fortune on private cancer treatment in the United States, with limited success. In November 2009, he publicly revealed that the disease was terminal, and he died on 14 October 2010 at a clinic in London.