David Warner dead: Titanic and Omen star dies aged 80
ok.co.ukDavid Warner has died from a cancer-related illness at the age of 80. The Omen and Titanic star passed away on Sunday 24 July at Denville Hall – a care home for those who worked in the entertainment industry.
David's heartbroken family confirmed the sad news in statement which read: "Over the past 18 months he approached his diagnosis with a characteristic grace and dignity. "He will be missed hugely by us, his family and friends, and remembered as a kind-hearted, generous and compassionate man, partner and father, whose legacy of extraordinary work has touched the lives of so many over the years. "We are heartbroken," they finished off their statement to BBC.
The actor leaves behind two children, Melissa and Luke, who he shares with his ex-wife Sheilah Kent. David is also survived by his beloved partner, actress Lisa Bowerman, 60, who he was in a relationship with for numerous years.
The star was known for his role as Spicer Lovejoy in 1997 hit film Titanic, which starred Leonardo DiCaprio and Kate Winslet.
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