Veteran British actor Tom Georgeson has died at the age of 88, prompting tributes from family, friends, and the entertainment industry. Georgeson was best known for his role in the BBC's Boys From The Blackstuff and appeared in numerous television shows and films, including A Fish Called Wanda.
His nephew Danny Conway told the Liverpool Echo: “We weren’t expecting it. Last time I spoke to him he was in good health. I woke up to that news today and it’s just sad. I was really proud of him and felt lucky to have a famous uncle.”
Liverpool Everyman and Playhouse Theatres paid tribute, saying: “We’re deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Tom Georgeson – a much-loved Liverpool actor whose talent, generosity and unmistakable presence shaped so many moments on our stages since he first performed with us in the 1970s.”
Georgeson, who was one of 11 children raised in Clubmoor, Liverpool, is survived by his wife Prim and children Richard and Roslyn. Despite living in London, he remained deeply connected to his roots, with his nephew joking that he “thickened his Scouse accent every time he came back home.”
