Dawn French, who worked with the comedy star, described her as a 'unique and beautiful spark'
Emma Chambers, best known for playing Alice Tinker in The Vicar of Dibley, has died aged 53, it was announced on Saturday.
Her agent said Chambers died of natural causes on Wednesday evening, and said the actor 'brought laughter and joy to many, and will be greatly missed'. She is survived by her husband Ian Dunn, who is also an actor.
Broadcaster Emma Freud, who was friends with Chambers, tweeted: 'We're very, very sad. She was a great, great comedy performer, and a truly fine actress. And a tender, sweet, funny, unusual, loving human being.
'How could you not love this girl,' she added, posting a video of her work.
Chambers also appeared in the 1999 film Notting Hill as Hugh Grantâs younger sister, Honey, and the actor reacted to the news, tweeting that she was âa hilarious and very warm personâ.
Her agent, John Grant, said: âWe are very sad to announce the untimely death, from natural causes, of the acclaimed actress Emma Chambers.
âOver the years, Emma created a wealth of characters and an immense body of work. She brought laughter and joy to many, and will be greatly missed.â
Grant added: âAt this difficult time we ask that the privacy of the family and loved ones be respected.â
Graham Thirkill wrote:
Dawn French, who worked with the comedy star, described her as a 'unique and beautiful spark'
Emma Chambers, best known for playing Alice Tinker in The Vicar of Dibley, has died aged 53, it was announced on Saturday.
Her agent said Chambers died of natural causes on Wednesday evening, and said the actor 'brought laughter and joy to many, and will be greatly missed'. She is survived by her husband Ian Dunn, who is also an actor.
Broadcaster Emma Freud, who was friends with Chambers, tweeted: 'We're very, very sad. She was a great, great comedy performer, and a truly fine actress. And a tender, sweet, funny, unusual, loving human being.
'How could you not love this girl,' she added, posting a video of her work.
Chambers also appeared in the 1999 film Notting Hill as Hugh Grantâs younger sister, Honey, and the actor reacted to the news, tweeting that she was âa hilarious and very warm personâ.
Her agent, John Grant, said: âWe are very sad to announce the untimely death, from natural causes, of the acclaimed actress Emma Chambers.
âOver the years, Emma created a wealth of characters and an immense body of work. She brought laughter and joy to many, and will be greatly missed.â
Grant added: âAt this difficult time we ask that the privacy of the family and loved ones be respected.â
Dawn French, who worked with the comedy star, desc... (
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She was indeed a very loving person brought a lot of joy to all who watched her, I have the complete Vicar of Dibley series and loved all of her antics she will be greatly missed
I enjoyed her so much with Dawn French, hilarious.
Graham Thirkill wrote:
Dawn French, who worked with the comedy star, described her as a 'unique and beautiful spark'
Emma Chambers, best known for playing Alice Tinker in The Vicar of Dibley, has died aged 53, it was announced on Saturday.
Her agent said Chambers died of natural causes on Wednesday evening, and said the actor 'brought laughter and joy to many, and will be greatly missed'. She is survived by her husband Ian Dunn, who is also an actor.
Broadcaster Emma Freud, who was friends with Chambers, tweeted: 'We're very, very sad. She was a great, great comedy performer, and a truly fine actress. And a tender, sweet, funny, unusual, loving human being.
'How could you not love this girl,' she added, posting a video of her work.
Chambers also appeared in the 1999 film Notting Hill as Hugh Grantâs younger sister, Honey, and the actor reacted to the news, tweeting that she was âa hilarious and very warm personâ.
Her agent, John Grant, said: âWe are very sad to announce the untimely death, from natural causes, of the acclaimed actress Emma Chambers.
âOver the years, Emma created a wealth of characters and an immense body of work. She brought laughter and joy to many, and will be greatly missed.â
Grant added: âAt this difficult time we ask that the privacy of the family and loved ones be respected.â
Dawn French, who worked with the comedy star, desc... (
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A very sad day indeed. She was a favorite for sure.
She was amazing and a sad loss to the acting profession
PaulG
Loc: Western Australia
Very sad. I'm just wondering though, how you can die from natural causes at 53! Seems a bit young. And natural causes, I imagine, would be old age?
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