English actors who died due to Surgical complications

Here are 2 famous actors from England died in Surgical complications:

Donald Pleasence

Donald Pleasence (October 5, 1919 Worksop-February 2, 1995 Saint Paul de Vence) also known as Donald Henry Pleasence, Donald Pleasance, Don Pleasence, Donald Henry Pleasence, OBE or Donald Plesance was an English actor, soldier and voice actor. He had five children, Angela Pleasence, Miranda Pleasence, Lucy Pleasance, Polly Jo Pleasence and Jean Pleasence.

Pleasence began his career on stage and later made his film debut in the 1954 film "The Beachcomber". He appeared in numerous films throughout his career, including "The Great Escape", "You Only Live Twice", and "Halloween". He also had a successful career on television, appearing in shows such as "The Twilight Zone", "The Outer Limits", and "Columbo".

Aside from his acting work, Pleasence was also a Royal Air Force pilot and flew over 60 missions during World War II. In 1994, he was appointed an Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) for his contributions to the film industry.

Pleasence continued to act until his death in 1995 at the age of 75 from complications after heart surgery. He is remembered as one of Britain's most talented and versatile actors.

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Robert Stephens

Robert Stephens (July 14, 1931 Shirehampton-November 12, 1995 London) also known as Sir Robert Stephens, Sir Robert Graham Stephens or Robert Graham Stephens was an English actor. He had four children, Chris Larkin, Toby Stephens, Michael Stephens and Lucy Dilon.

Stephens began his career in the Royal Shakespeare Company and quickly gained recognition for his outstanding stage presence, winning critical acclaim for his performances in a number of productions including Hamlet, Macbeth, and Romeo and Juliet. He also appeared in dozens of films, television shows, and radio dramas, including the popular British sitcom, "The Avengers". Stephens was known for his deep, resonant voice and his ability to convey complex emotions with ease. He was knighted in 1995, just months before his death from cancer. Despite his success on stage and screen, Stephens remained humble and dedicated to his craft throughout his career, and is remembered as one of the greatest British actors of his generation.

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