Actor Corin Redgrave dies, aged 70

Actor and political activist Corin Redgrave has passed away, aged 70.

The star's widow Kika Markham confirmed his death earlier today. Corin, a member of the Redgrave acting dynasty, is the son of Sir Michael, brother of Vanessa and Lyn and uncle of the late Natasha Richardson.

"We will miss him so very much," said Markham. "He died very peacefully [and] surrounded by his family."

Redgrave, who fell ill on Sunday morning, was diagnosed with prostate cancer in 2000 and suffered a heart attack at a political meeting in 2005.

His most famous role came in 1994 hit Four Weddings and a Funeral, where he played Andie McDowell's husband Hamish. Recent TV credits included turns in episodes of Spooks, Shameless, Foyle's War and Trial And Retribution.

After studying at Cambridge University, Redgrave began an acting career on the stage. His first screen role came in the Oscar-winning A Man For All Seasons.

The actor is survived by his daughter Jemma and sons, Luke, Harvey and Arden.