Who Is Jane Hennessy? Meet 'Game Of Thrones' Actor Tom Chadbon's Wife Amid His Death At 80
'Game of Thrones' and 'Doctor Who' actor Tom Chadbon passed away at 80. He is survived by his wife, Jane Hennessy and his three kids.
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Add BollywoodShaadis on GoogleVeteran British actor Tom Chadbon, who was best known for his roles in Doctor Who and Game of Thrones, bid farewell to the world at 80. In turn, fans are not only recalling his exceptional performances but also looking back at his private family life. Internet users have been especially curious about Tom's wife, Jane Hennessy, who remained by his side for nearly five decades.
Who is Tom Chadbon's widow, Jane Hennessy?
Jane Hennessy is the second wife of the late actor Tom Chadbon. In contrast to her husband, who spent multiple decades in front of the camera, Jane stayed away from the spotlight. According to reports, she worked as a designer and rarely made any media appearances during her decades-long marriage to Tom Chadbon.
Jane tied the knot with Tom on July 20, 1977, and they remained married until his death in July 2026. In fact, the actor himself kept his marriage and family away from the media. Moreover, he rarely discussed his home life during interviews. Therefore, there is no other information or photos available of her or their marriage.
Before tying the knot to Jane, Tom was married to Hon. Deborah Elspeth Leathers. They got married in July 1966. Eventually, they welcomed two sons, Dominic Thomas Chadbon and Nicholas Richard Chadbon, before going their separate ways in 1970.
After his first marriage ended, Tom found lasting happiness with Jane. According to some reports, they had a child together. But they never shared the details about it in public. However, Jane was a constant source of support throughout most of Tom's life.
Tom's friends and colleagues often described him as someone who valued his family life but preferred to keep it separate from his acting career. Meanwhile, Jane's low profile helped Tom enjoy his professional success while maintaining his family's privacy.
Tom Chadbon died at 80
Fantom Events confirmed the news about Tom Chadbon's death. It is a publishing and events company that worked closely with Tom over the years. Eventually, they confirmed that Tom had passed away over the weekend at the age of 80.
However, they have not revealed any more details about his death. On the other hand, industry insiders and his fans sent their tributes for the late actor. They also honoured his long contribution to British Television. In turn, Tom's death marks the end of his more than 50-year-long acting career.
All about Tom Chadbon's career
Tom Chadbon hailed from Luton, England. His acting career was made on multiple appearances in TV series and films. Tom became a household name by playing 'Detective Duggan' in the classic 1979 show, City of Death. In fact, it is one of the most-watched stories in the show's history.
Tom once again returned to the franchise in 1986, where he played 'Merdeen' in the Trail of a Time Lord. The actor was also seen in Game of Thrones, James Bond film Casino Royale, Casualty, Peep Show and Midsomer Murders.
Rest in peace, Tom Chadbon. We send our heartfelt condolences to his family in this difficult time.
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