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Express Tribune
07-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
David Killick, actor from ‘The Crown' and ‘A Touch of Frost', dies at 87
Veteran British actor David Killick has passed away at the age of 87. Known for his work across stage and screen, Killick died peacefully last Friday, July 4, at St John's Hospice in North London following a short illness, his agent confirmed in a statement. Killick enjoyed a prolific career spanning more than 60 years. He played memorable roles in major productions including The Crown, where he appeared in Season 5 as the Mess President, and A Touch of Frost, in which he played a pathologist opposite David Jason. His film and television work began in the 1970s, with appearances in A Bridge Too Far, Minder, The Country Diary of an Edwardian Lady, and Terry and June. In addition to screen work, Killick had an extensive theatre career. He performed in classics such as A Room With A View, The Importance of Being Ernest, The Crucible, and Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf. He also had ties with the Royal Shakespeare Company and the National Theatre, and contributed to audio productions like Doctor Who: The Lost Stories and The Judgement of Sherlock Holmes. His agents described him as 'a delightful, talented and vastly experienced actor,' who was beloved by peers and audiences alike. 'David was an actor for over 60 years, loved the business and his fellow actors… He will be sorely missed,' the statement said. Killick's enduring dedication to performance made him a respected figure in British entertainment. Tributes continue to pour in from colleagues and fans celebrating his life and legacy.
New York Post
06-06-2025
- Business
- New York Post
This $10M brutalist English mansion once held a Cold War-era secret
This recently listed brutalist mansion comes with an explosive history. The $10 million property in England resides in the footprint of a Cold War-era torpedo testing site. The listing, held by Daniel Killick of Savills, was first reported by Mansion Global. 12 The mansion was built in the footprint of the domed torpedo testing facility. Savills 12 A man stands in the domed laboratory atop a mechanical arm, which was used to test underwater explosives. Alamy Stock Photo The two-story home makes up part of the blast-proof concrete wall encircling a sunken grassy courtyard, evoking a cross between ancient ruins and a lunar base. A brutalist modern architectural firm, Norman & Dawbarn, was charged with transforming the historic building into a family residence in the early 2000s. The resulting crescent-shaped, low-lying abode is light, airy and spacious. A visitor to the property between the 1950s and 1993 would have been greeted with a far more imposing edifice. The former military testing site was built around a massive circular water tank measuring 151 feet across — about the size of an Olympic swimming pool — with a domed copper roof to deter spies. Norman & Dawbarn made ample use of materials like concrete, aluminum and copper, according to the brokerage, in an ode to the home's former life. The firm's brutalist style can be found in the property's bold geometric lines, curved walls and utilitarian layout. 12 The home's brutalist design pays homage to the site's militaristic past. Savills 12 Midcentury-modern touches accent the interiors, including the dynamic front door and metallic stairs. Savills 12 Natural light flows into the large reception rooms. Savills 12 The heavy use of concrete and metal gives the interiors a raw quality. Savills 12 The stark, metallic kitchen. Savills 12 An upstairs bedroom. Savills 12 A utilitarian bathroom. Savills The first floor features a metallic kitchen and three reception rooms. The open floor plan is bathed in natural light from an abundance of large, rectangular glass windows. Curving metal staircases connect to the second floor, consisting of six bedrooms, all with ensuite bathrooms. The 10,113-square-foot residence also features two subterranean levels that haven't been resorted since the Cold War days, Killick told Mansion Global. Raw remnants of the site, including a section of empty tank and winding tunnels, can be accessed through a basement door, according to a previous Daily Mail profile of the property. 12 One of the unfinished subterranean floors. Savills 12 The property is surrounded by lush gardens. Savills 12 The home sits 'in the heart' of London's 1,100-acre Bushy Park, according to Savills. Savills 'It is a privilege to bring this incredible home to market and to be involved with the sale of one of south west London's most significant houses,' said Killick in a statement. The 1.3-acre gated property also boasts a rare location. Just past the property's red brick wall is the 1,100-acre Bushy Park, London's second largest royal park.
