Richard E. Grant posts heartbreaking tribute to wife of 35 years

British actor Richard E. Grant has shared devastating news that his wife of 35 years, Joan Washington, has died.

British actor Richard E. Grant has paid emotional tribute to his wife of 35 years, who died last week.

The Iron Lady and Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker actor told fans on Twitter his wife, dialect coach Joan Washington, had died on September 2.

He did not reveal a cause of death.

Grant, 64, posted an adorable video of the pair slow dancing to Only You by The Platters, declaring Joan the “love of my life”.

“Love of my life & giver of life to our daughter Olivia. Our hearts are broken with the loss of your life last night,” Grant wrote on Twitter. He continued: “35 years married & 38 together. To be truly known and seen by you, is your immeasurable gift. Do not forget us, sweet Monkee-mine.”

🎵ONLY YOU!🎵Joan - Love of my Life & Giver of Life to our daughter Olivia. Our hearts are broken with the loss of your Life last night. 35 years married & 38 together. To be truly known and seen by you, is your immeasurable gift. Do not forget us, sweet Monkee-mine 💔💔💔💔💔💔 pic.twitter.com/YcdVAVK1ja

— Richard E. Grant (@RichardEGrant) September 3, 2021

In a follow-up tweet, Grant thanked fans for their support after news of Joan’s death.

“Overwhelmed by the messages of love, condolence & support we have received from loved ones & strangers from all over the world & the appreciation from actors Joan taught over the years,” he wrote. “Grief hits us like tsunamis as we try and put one foot in front of the other without her.”

The couple married in 1986 and have one daughter, Olivia, and a son, Tom, who is Washington’s child from a previous relationship.

Richard E Grant has paid tribute to his wife of 35 years, Joan Washington. Picture: Jeff Spicer/Getty Images

My heart is broken 💔Joan Washington had such a profound impact on me, yes as an artist, but mostly as a woman. I’ve looked toward her. Her strive towards excellence made her the celebrated dialect coach she was. pic.twitter.com/6rW2OpYJKs

— Jessica Chastain (@jes_chastain) September 3, 2021

US actress Jessica Chastain was one of the many industry figures who paid tribute to Washington, who worked as a voice coach for actors.

“My heart is broken. Joan Washington had such a profound impact on me, yes as an artist, but mostly as a woman,” Chastain wrote in a series of several tweets.

“Every day I was excited to go to work and giggle with Joan. She was a barometer of truth with a wicked sense of humour. I loved her very much.”

British actress Dawn French wrote: “Joan Washington will ALWAYS be remembered by those of us who knew her & were taught by her, as a PHENOMENAL WOMAN.”

Meanwhile, veteran US actor Steve Martin said, “Goodbye to our friend Joan Washington. Many joyful hours were spent in her company.”

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