John Gielgud’s Death – Cause and Date

The stage actor John Gielgud died at the age of 96. Here is all you want to know, and more!

Biography - A Short Wiki

Prolific British actor who played Hamlet over 500 times and had the distinction of winning an Oscar, Emmy, Grammy, and Tony Award.

His longtime partner Martin Hensler died in 1998, only 16 months before his own death.

“He died peacefully at home,” said Evans. He said the cause of death was thought to be simply old age.

Quotes

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Your English style will no doubt put all the other gentlemen to bed. I speak figuratively, of course.

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Acting is half shame, half glory. Shame at exhibiting yourself, glory when you can forget yourself.

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Before you can do something you must first be something.