Sunday 1 June 2008

Oscar winner Paul Scofield dies, 86

The Oscar-winning actor Paul Scofield has died. He was 86.
His agent said he died peacefully yesterday in a hospital near his home in Sussex.
He had been diagnosed with leukaemia.
One of Britain's greatest stage actors, Paul Scofield won the Oscar for his portrayal of Thomas More in 'A Man for All Seasons'; his other screen credits included 'Quiz Show', 'King Lear' and 'The Train'.