The Fox and Redgrave dynasties got here collectively at All Saints Church in Fulham on Thursday for the funeral of producer Robert Fox.
The distinguished producer, who helped inspire the hit Netflix drama The Crown, handed away from prostate cancer on March 20, aged 73.
His dying was confirmed by his spouse, Fiona Golfar, who advised Deadline Hollywood that her husband handed away ‘in precisely the way in which he deliberate: at house searching to his flower-filled backyard, surrounded by his spouse and 5 kids, on a wonderful spring afternoon.
‘It was the epitome of a sublime Robert Fox manufacturing,’ she mentioned.
300 visitors have been seen stepping out for his funeral on the church, together with a lot of his well-known buddies such as Gillian Anderson and Nigella Lawson.
His nephew Freddie Fox, 37, was noticed arriving in a black swimsuit whereas overlaying his eyes with darkish sun shades.
The Fox and Redgrave dynasties got here collectively at All Saints Church in Fulham on Thursday for the funeral of producer Robert Fox
300 visitors have been seen stepping out for his funeral on the church, together with a lot of his well-known buddies such as Gillian Anderson (left) and Nigella Lawson (proper)
The distinguished producer, who helped inspire the hit Netflix drama The Crown , handed away from prostate most cancers on March 20, aged 73 (pictured in 2017)
Robert’s mother-in-law Vanessa Redgrave, 89, and her daughter Joely Richardson, 61, placed on a courageous face as they made their means to the church.
The producer was married to Natasha Richardson, Vanessa’s daughter, from 1990 to 1992.
Gillian arrived on the funeral wearing a black jumpsuit, whereas Nigella attended with daughter Cosima Thomasina Diamond.
Robert’s niece Lydia Fox was accompanied by her husband Richard Ayoade, who wrapped his arm round her.
Bill Nighy, who Robert has a long-standing skilled relationship with, was seen arriving in a navy blue swimsuit.
Tania Bryer, Andy Harries, Frank Marshall, Matthew Byam Shaw, Rose Uniacke and Rosie Fellner have been additionally on the funeral in west London.
Born in West Sussex, Robert was the youngest son of theatrical agent Robin Fox and actress Angela Worthington. He was a part of the illustrious Fox performing household, along with his elder brothers Edward Fox and James Fox each BAFTA award-winning performers.
He was additionally uncle to a brand new technology of actors, together with Emilia Fox, star of Silent Witness, Freddie Fox of House of the Dragon, and Laurence Fox – the outspoken actor-turned-political activist.
Robert’s nephew Freddie, 37, was seen arriving on the church. His father Edward is Robert’s brother
Robert’s mother-in-law Vanessa Redgrave, 89, and her daughter Joely Richardson, 61, placed on a courageous face as they made their means to the church
The producer was married to Natasha Richardson, Vanessa’s daughter, from 1990 to 1992
Gillian arrived on the funeral by cab
Gillian seen speaking to visitors on the church
Nigella was joined by her daughter Cosmina Thomasina Diamond
The star, who is a very long time good friend of Robert, was wearing all black for the event
Robert’s niece Lydia Fox was accompanied by her husband Richard Ayoade
Richard comforted Lydia as they arrived
Bill Nighy, who Robert has an extended standing skilled relationship was seen arriving in a navy blue swimsuit
Robert produced a lot of Bill’s initiatives together with Notes on a Scandal
Robert was credited as one of many key figures who allowed Bill to do his ‘greatest work’
Actress and producer Rosie Fellner (left) was additionally in attendance
Rose Uniacke, who was an in depth good friend of Robert, seen arriving on the funeral
Broadcaster Tania Bryer shared the identical associates as Robert. Seen attending the funeral
Laura Bailey, who was a good friend of Robert for a few years, was among the many visitors at his funeral
Peter Eyre seen holding a Order of Service
Film producer Matthew Byam Shaw, who labored with Robert on The Crown and stage play The Audience, arrived for the funeral
Francesco Boglione, co-found of Petersham Nurseries the place Robert often visited, stepped out for the event
American movie producer Frank Marshall, who collaborated with Robert on The Beach Boys, seen arriving
Robert’s dying was confirmed by his spouse, Fiona Golfar, final month – she mentioned that her husband handed away ‘in precisely the way in which he deliberate: at house searching to his flower-filled backyard surrounded by his spouse and 5 kids on a wonderful spring afternoon’
Tributes have been made to Robert from the theatrical world following information of his dying
Over greater than 4 many years, Robert carved out a repute as a movie producer and as a theatrical producer within the West End and on Broadway.
Through his firm, Robert Fox Ltd, he produced or co-produced greater than 50 productions, together with Chess and Lazarus.
Among his most celebrated successes was The Audience, a play about Queen Elizabeth II starring Helen Mirren.
The manufacturing would go on to inspire The Crown, which starred Claire Foy and later earned a Golden Globe Award for Best Television Series – Drama. Fox himself served as an Executive Producer on the sequence.
Throughout his profession, Robert moved simply among the many higher echelons of stage and display.
An in depth good friend of David Bowie, revealed in 2016 that he was among the many few entrusted with the singer’s most cancers prognosis.
Bowie died aged 69 on January 10, 2016, from liver most cancers.
The pair first met in London in 1974. Robert later advised The Telegraph he was instantly struck by Bowie’s modest attraction, describing him as ‘simple to chat to,’ and not ‘ostentatious or loud or consideration searching for.’
They would go on to collaborate on Lazarus, with Robert producing and Bowie co-writing alongside playwright Enda Walsh.
It was throughout a Skype name in regards to the manufacturing that Bowie disclosed his sickness – a revelation Fox later described as ‘stunning.’
Robert additionally labored with a few of the best performing skills of his technology, together with Judi Dench, Maggie Smith and Vanessa Redgrave.
He produced Notes on a Scandal, which starred Judi Dench and Cate Blanchett. Fox as soon as praised Dench’s ‘democratic angle’ as setting the tone for the movie, telling A Rabbit’s Foot she was ‘a correctly prime individual.’
Maggie Smith, in the meantime, was described as a ‘fixed within the lifetime of producer Robert Fox for half a century’ by Deadline in 2024.
Robert produced her main stage works together with Lettice and Lovage and The Breath of Life, the latter additionally co-starring Dame Judi Dench at London’s Theatre Royal Haymarket.
He additionally famously produced A Month by the Lake, starring Vanessa Redgrave and his brother, Edward.
Tributes have been made to Robert from the theatrical world following information of his dying.
Hugh Jackman, who starred in The Boy from Oz – produced by Robert – wrote on X: ‘Robert Fox was an integral a part of my life, each personally and professionally.
‘He was an distinctive father and husband. He had the distinctive potential to make everybody really feel seen and heard. Robert gave of himself and anticipated nothing in return.
‘Robert was a job mannequin. A supportive drive to all who knew and beloved him. His extraordinary profession spanned many years.
‘That’s as a result of Robert was one among one.’
