Celebrity Traitors made a thrilling comeback with its second season, featuring Richard E Grant as a notable contestant. In a surprising moment, he inadvertently revealed he was a Traitor, catching his fellow contestants off guard.
The 69-year-old actor, known for his role in Spiceworld, shared a touching memory of his late wife, Joan Washington, who passed away in 2021. He recalled her advice to seek happiness daily, which he plans to carry into the game.
Who Was Joan Washington?
Joan Washington was a prominent dialect coach and actress. She studied at London’s Central School of Speech and Drama and had a nearly 40-year career, coaching stars like Cate Blanchett and Anne Hathaway. Richard met Joan in the early ’80s while seeking dialect lessons. They married in 1986 and had a daughter, Olivia, while Joan also had a son, Tom, from a previous relationship.
When Did Joan Die?
Joan passed away in 2021 at the age of 71 after a battle with stage four lung cancer. Richard shared his heartbreak on Twitter, expressing deep love and gratitude for their 35 years of marriage. Recently, he reflected on their relationship, calling it the “holy grail” and sharing his feelings of loss and gratitude for their time together.
Richard emphasized that the idea of moving on or seeking another romantic relationship is not on his mind, reiterating his profound love for Joan.
Catch the latest episode of Celebrity Traitors on Friday, October 2, at 8 PM on BBC One and BBC iPlayer.
