Tony Armatrading dies aged 59
'Notting Hill' star Tony Armatrading has died at the age of 59. The actor – the younger brother of singer Joan Armatrading – passed away on Monday (10.05.21) after a battle with cancer and his friend Tim Bentinck broke the news on social media. Tim wrote on Twitter: "Very sad news. My dearest friend Tony Armatrading died of cancer an hour ago. "I had the privilege of being his best man, and loved him dearly. "He was a wonderful actor, and a true friend." Tony began his career in theatre and originally worked behind the scenes as a member of the stage crew at the Birmingham Rep. He later made t...