British actor Simon MacCorkindale, who was so divinely handsome on Manimal (remember?), died at the age of 58 after a four-year struggle with bowel cancer. His wife, the actress Susan George, said he had fought valiantly against the ravages of the disease. "He fought it with such strength, courage and belief. Last night, he lost this battle, and he died peacefully in my arms ... to me, he was simply the best of everything, and I loved him with all my heart." The debonaire actor, who was once considered for the role of James Bond, was best known stateside as Greg Reardon on Falcon Crest and for his part in the 1978 Agatha Christie movie Death on the Nile. If you've never seen it, perhaps tonight would be a good night to rent it. Jane Birkin, Bette Davis, Angela Lansbury, Mia Farrow, Maggie Smith – and somehow HE steals the show! It's that sublime accent. So swoon-worthy. He will be missed. (via Telegraph)
