‘The bedrock of my life’ – Michael Palin announces death of wife of 57 years

The couple share three children and four grandchildren.

Sir Michael Palin and his wife Helen (Ian West/PA)

Monty Python star Michael Palin has announced the death of his wife of 57 years.

The actor and TV veteran, 79, wrote on his website that Helen, whom he met while still a teenager, had been suffering from chronic pain and kidney failure.