Alice Evans, the actress known for her role in The Vampire Diaries, has revealed she was unable to attend her father's funeral, claiming she was not invited. This comes as another blow following the death of her brother Tony last year.
Family Feud Behind Exclusion
According to Evans, she and her late brother were 'banished' from their father's life by his second wife, art historian Dr. Catherine Hunt. Professor David Evans, a distinguished mathematician, died in March at age 85. His funeral was held at All Saints Church in Publow, Somerset, where Evans was notably absent.
Professor Evans' Legacy
Born the son of a steelworker, Professor Evans rose to become a respected academic at the University of Bristol, pioneering work in ocean wave energy. He married his first wife, Janet Dowell, with whom he had three children: Alice, Tony, and Philip. After Janet's death in 1999, he married Dr. Hunt in 2004.
Alice has spoken of her grief, describing herself as 'a mess' and 'quite isolated' from her family. She shared a tribute to her father on Instagram, saying, 'Dear Dad, You left us on Friday. Only six months after the death of your beloved son Tony.'
Legal Battles with Ex-Husband
This personal tragedy coincides with ongoing legal disputes with her ex-husband, actor Ioan Gruffudd. A judge recently renewed a domestic violence restraining order against Evans for five years, citing a 'pattern of abuse' that included online harassment of Gruffudd and his new wife, Bianca Wallace.
Evans expressed regret for her actions in court, stating she was 'ashamed and regretful.' The couple's divorce was finalized in 2023, but they remain locked in a bitter fight over finances and custody of their two daughters.
