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George And Mildred Star Norman Eshley Dies Aged 80

GLOUCESTERSHIRE, ENGLAND, AUG 2 – Norman Eshley, known for his role as Jeffrey Fourmile, died after a cancer battle and later became a writer who co-authored a sequel to Oliver Twist.

  • The 80-year-old actor and writer Norman Eshley died on August 2 at Gloucestershire Royal Hospital, his agent confirmed.
  • Amid his battle with cancer, Norman Eshley had been living with cancer and his wife Rachel Eshley was by his side during his final moments.
  • Norman Eshley was most celebrated for portraying Jeffrey Fourmile in George And Mildred, which ran for five series and spawned a 1980 film.
  • His wife Rachel said: `Although our time together wasn't long enough I will be forever grateful for the wonderful times we shared. He was my husband and best friend and my heart will always be with him` and tributes flooded social media.
  • Following his television success, Norman Eshley redirected his creativity to writing by co-authoring The Dreamtime Of The Artful Dodger, a sequel to Charles Dickens's Oliver Twist.
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George And Mildred star Norman Eshley dies aged 80

He died at Gloucestershire Royal Hospital with his wife Rachel by his side.

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Kent Online broke the news in Kent, United Kingdom on Wednesday, August 6, 2025.
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