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Theatre and film actor Sir Donald Sinden dies aged 90

Theatre and film actor Sir Donald Sinden has died at his Kent home aged 90, his son has said. Sir Donald made his name on stage as a Shakespearean actor and also had more than 70 credits for film and TV productions since the late 1940s.

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Marc Sinden pays tribute to his father Sir Donald

Marc Sinden said plans were under way for a memorial service for his father Donald Credit: PA Wire

The son of actor Sir Donald Sinden has paid tribute to his father and said his family would miss "his humour and knowledge".

In a statement, actor and film director Marc Sinden said: "Even though his death was expected, it is still a huge loss to his family and we, his brother, his son, his four grandchildren and great-grandchild will all miss his humour and knowledge and we would all like to share our appreciation for the Pilgrims Hospice and the carers that looked after him and us with such dignity, consideration and care until the end."

He added that plans for a memorial service were under way.

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