Leonard Maguire dies
Your support helps us to tell the story
From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, 'The A Word', which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging.
At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground. Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story.
The Independent is trusted by Americans across the entire political spectrum. And unlike many other quality news outlets, we choose not to lock Americans out of our reporting and analysis with paywalls. We believe quality journalism should be available to everyone, paid for by those who can afford it.
Your support makes all the difference.Actor Leonard Maguire has died at his home in France, aged 73, after a lengthy illness. A founder member of the Glasgow Citizens' Theatre in 1943, Maguire performed with greats including Laurence Olivier, John Gielgud, Vivien Leigh and Edith Evans early in his career, and became an eminent figure of the Scottish stage.
He starred in world premieres of plays by Samuel Beckett and Dylan Thomas at the Edinburgh Festival, and was the only performer ever to win the sought-after Fringe First award three years running - for solo shows in 1976, 1977 and 1978.
He won a wide TV audience in the Sixties and Seventies as presenter of arts programmes Perspective and Tempo and as the headmaster in school drama serial This Man Craig. More recently, he appeared on EastEnders, playing Lou Beale's friend Uncle, the pawnbroker. His film work included The Honorary Consul, A Dry White Season and Prospero's Books. He leaves a widow, radio producer Frances Campbell, 80, and three children.
Join our commenting forum
Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies
Comments