Actor Corin Redgrave dies

ACTOR Corin Redgrave has died at the age of 70, his family said yesterday.

The actor, who is known for his stage, TV and film work, died yesterday surrounded by his family after being taken ill in the early hours of Sunday.

A member of the famous acting dynasty, Redgrave was brother to Vanessa and Lynn Redgrave and the son of actor and director Michael Redgrave.

He was uncle to film and TV star Joely Richardson and to Natasha Richardson, who died last year following a ski accident.

His film roles included Hamish in Four Weddings And A Funeral and Cornwall in Excalibur.