Please Cheryl Barrymore, the former wife and agent of entertainer Michael, has died of lung cancer aged 56. Michael Ciaran Parker (born 4 May 1952), better known by his stage name Michael Barrymore, is an English comedian and television presenter of game shows and light entertainment programmes on British television in the 1980s, 1990s and 2000s. Registered in England.
She was diagnosed with the disease in February but decided against trying to prolong her life with treatments such as chemotherapy. Born: Cheryl Carlisa Cocklin 22 March 1950. Michael Barrymore wife: The West End dancer who was behind …
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Want to bookmark your favourite articles and stories to read or reference later? Cheryl Barrymore said she has not seen or spoken to the comedian for five years and has no plans to do so. "Michael walked away from us all," she said. Welcome to the Digital Spy forums. She wanted to make the most of what time she had left.
She was married to the TV presenter for 21 years, writing an autobiography about their turbulent relationship three years ago.
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Cheryl Barrymore, the former wife and agent of entertainer Michael, has died of lung cancer aged 56.Cheryl Barrymore, the former wife and agent of entertainer Michael, has died of lung cancer aged 56.Mrs Barrymore was diagnosed six weeks ago but kept her condition secret from all but close family and friends.She died at St John and St Elizabeth Hospital in St John's Wood, north London, yesterday afternoon with her sister Carol by her side, her friend and publicist Max Clifford said.Mrs Barrymore, who was married to the television presenter for 21 years, was credited with guiding him to stardom before they divorced in 1997. try again, the name must be uniquePlease
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They married two years later. Blimey, that was fast and didn't give her much time to come to terms with her imminent departure.. Independent Premium. These included Strike It Lucky, My Kind of People, My Kind of Music and Kids Say the Funniest Things.
Cheryl Barrymore, the former wife and agent of entertainer Michael, has died of lung cancer aged 56. The existing Open Comments threads will continue to exist for those who do not subscribe to
But last night PR guru Max Clifford, a close friend of Cheryl - who died of lung cancer on Friday - revealed she had not wanted Barrymore there.Clifford said: "I spoke to her four days ago and she made it clear she did not want him at the funeral. I was confused when I read "she was just getting over Michael when she found out". Their marriage ended in a bitter divorce battle in 1997.Born Cheryl Cocklin in Essex in 1949, she was the daughter of a dress factory owner and from an early age had aspirations to go into showbusiness. In October 1997, Michael and Cheryl Barrymore divorce, after 21 years of marriage. By the eighties Barrymore was considered by many to be Britain’s top TV entertainer, hosting shows such as Michael Barrymore’s Saturday Night Out, Strike It Lucky, My Kind of Music and Kids Say the Funniest Things.After the couple’s divorce, Michael Barrymore suffered drink and drug problems which led to the scandal which would ultimately wreck his career, after partygoer Stuart Lubbock was found dead in the swimming pool of the star’s home in 2001.
After her first marriage to Greg Smith failed, Cheryl took part in several West End theatre shows, during one of which she met entertainer Michael Barrymore in 1974.
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In the wake of the break up she became ill with the stress, her weight dropping to just five stone and she became severely depressed. "The doctors told her that treatment might have given her a bit more time but she didn't want all that. Actress and friend Dora Bryan said “Cheryl was always charming” and Sir Norman Wisdom added “Everybody warmed to her”.
Ourexplains more about how we use your data, and your rights. Michael Ciaran Parker (born 4 May 1952), better known by his stage name Michael Barrymore, is an English comedian and television presenter of game shows and light entertainment programmes on British television in the 1980s, 1990s and 2000s. Start your Independent Premium subscription today. "He just doesn't think it's the right thing to do," said the friend.
Realising his talent she subsequently gave up her own career to become his formidable manager.
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Mr Barrymore denied her allegations.Despite their acrimonious split, Mrs Barrymore maintained that he had been the love of her life and said she was devastated when he came out as gay in 1995. The most insightful comments on all subjects She was credited with masterminding Barrymore’s rise to stardom during their stormy 21-year marriage.