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Michael Jayston was an English actor who made many television appearances. He has been married three times. His first marriage was to Lynn Farleigh in 1965 but they eventually divorced. He then married Heather Sneddon in 1970 but that marriage also ended in divorce.
From his second marriage, he had two sons named Tom and Ben as well as a daughter named Li-an. In 1979, he married Ann Smithson who is a nurse.
He was born Michael James in Nottingham, the only child of Myfanwy and Vincent. His father died of pneumonia after a catastrophic rugby accident when Michael was one, and his mother died when he was barely a teenager. His grandmother and uncle raised him and he directed The Happiest Days of Your Life in amateur theatre while serving in the army.
Who Is Ann Smithson?
Ann Smithson lived in Hove, Sussex with her late husband Michael Jayston. He remarried in 1979 to Ann Smithson after his divorce to Heather Sneddon, in 1970.
Unlike her husband, Ann did not work in the entertainment industry so there is limited information about her. They remained married until Michael’s passing in February 2024, which means they were together for more than 40 years. His sad death was announced by the actor’s agent on behalf of his wife Anne and the rest of his family.
‘It is with great sadness, that I have been asked by his family to share the news, Michael Jayston sadly passed away this morning after a short illness. Those who knew Michael will know he was full of love, laughs and happiness. He adored meeting his fans all over the world. His family and friends would appreciate privacy at this time.’
Ann Smithson Kids
Ann Smithson and Michael welcomed have two children together. They have a daughter named, Katherine, and a son, Richard. Michael trained in acting at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama.
How old is Ann Smithson?
Ann Smithson is in her late 80s. She is from Nottingham, England. She holds British nationality and comes from White ethnicity. She did her schooling from Guildhall School of Music and Drama.
Michael Jayston Obituary
Michael Jayston was a renowned theatre and screen actor. He never made a song and dance about himself and may not have been launched in Hollywood like many of his peers. After a brief illness, he died on February 5, 2024, at 88.