Mark Rylance's younger brother dies in horror cycling crash in California

ok.co.uk:

Sir Mark Rylance's brother Jonathan Waters has died in a horror cycling crash in California. Wine expert Jonathan suffered severe head injuries after he was hit by an oncoming vehicle while cycling in the city of Oakland late one evening last week.The local fire department was the first on the scene where they administered immediate treatment before rushing him to the hospital.

However, the 60 year old tragically passed away the following morning. Mark has taken time off from his West End show to travel to the US to attend his memorial service.

In a statement, Mark revealed he would not be performing in his play Jerusalem at the weekend. He wrote: "I am so sorry to tell you that on the 28th of May, my dear brother Jonathan Waters was knocked from his bicycle and tragically died of his injuries. "In order to attend his funeral in California, I, unfortunately, have to miss three performances of Jerusalem over Saturday 11th – Sunday 12th June. 'As I have no understudy to play the role Rooster Johnny Byron, sadly these performances have been cancelled. "Sonia Friedman Productions, together with Nimax, are arranging additional performances at the end of the scheduled run to try and accommodate everyone who will be affected. "I hope you understand my need to grieve my beloved brother, and thank you for your support at this time.

I hope you will be able to attend another performance of Jerusalem." In a post shared on Instagram, Mark's sister wrote: "I am lost.