Sir David Jason, 84, seen for the primary time with spouse Gill posing on the crimson carpet simply hours after Only Fools And Horses co-star Diane Langton’s dying was introduced
Sir David Jason attended the Cirque du Soleil Corteo Premiere at the Royal Albert Hall on Wednesday with his supportive wife Gill Hinchcliffe and daughter Sophie.
It comes just hours after it was announced his Only Fools And Horses co-star Diane Langton died aged 77.
David, 84, who dressed smart in a grey trench coat and flat cap, flashed a thumbs up for the cameras on the red carpet.
The actor’s wife Gill stood out in black and white patterned trousers and a satin top, while daughter Sophie wore a butterfly patterned dress.
David’s outing comes after Diane, whose career in TV and film spanned more than six decades, passed away shortly after returning to Hollyoaks for a third time. A cause of is yet to be confirmed.
Issuing a statement on Wednesday afternoon, her agent said:’ I am sad to say that Diane Langton passed away this morning.
Sir David Jason attended the Cirque du Soleil Corteo Premiere at the Royal Albert Hall on Wednesday with his supportive wife Gill Hinchcliffe and daughter Sophie
David, 84, who dressed smart in a grey trench coat and flat cap, flashed a thumbs up for the cameras on the red carpet
It comes just hours after it was announced his Only Fools And Horses co-star Diane Langton died aged 77 (David and Diane pictured together)
‘Diane had a rich and remarkable career appearing on Stage, in Films, and on television, including playing the iconic Nana McQueen in Hollyoaks from 2007 to the present day.
He added: ‘Diane trained at the Corona Academy and started her professional career as a dancer, touring with ballet companies throughout Europe, followed by appearances on That Was the Week That Was and The London Palladium.’
Langton enjoyed a prolific career before endearing herself to a younger generation of fans as Nana in Channel 4 teen soap Hollyoaks.
The actress made her first appearance as the brash, pink-rinsed matriarch in 2007, enjoying a two year spell on the show before leaving in 2009.
She eventually reprised her role in 2012, before leaving for a second time in 2023, only to return in 2024.
Langton famously played Derek ‘Del Boy’ Trotter’s love interest June Snell in two episodes of iconic BBC sitcom Only Fools And Horses in 1985 and ’86.
Born in Somerset, the actress began her career as a dancer before cutting her teeth as an actress on stage and screen.
She won her film debut alongside British acting greats Charles Hawtrey and Kenneth Williams in 1959 classic Carry On Teacher, with an uncredited role as a schoolgirl.
David wore a burgundy knitted jumper and matching trousers
The actor’s wife Gill stood out in black and white patterned trousers and a satin top, while daughter Sophie wore a butterfly patterned dress
David’s outing comes after Diane, whose career in TV and film spanned more than six decades, passed away shortly after returning to Hollyoaks for a third time
Issuing a statement on Wednesday afternoon, her agent said:’ I am sad to say that Diane Langton passed away this morning (pictured as Marlena ‘Nana’ McQueen in Hollyoaks)
More prominent roles would come in British comedy Percy’s Progress, popular sitcom The Rag Trade and sex-farce Confessions Of A Pop Performer as she established herself throughout the 1970s.
Elsewhere at the Cirque du Soleil Corteo, stars such as Nicola Roberts, Louise Thompson, Arabella Chi and Georgia Toffolo brought the glam to the red carpet.
Nicola looked effortlessly chic in a black midi dressc, while Georgia wrapped up in a long trench coat.
Pregnant Arabella put on a busty display in a plunging black mini dress, teamed with sheer tights and heels.
Myleene Klass turned heads in a burgundy velvet blazer and trouser co-ord, teamed with a sheer lace bodysuit.
Elsewhere at the Cirque du Soleil Corteo, stars such as Nicola Roberts, Louise Thompson, Arabella Chi and Georgia Toffolo brought the glam to the red carpet
Pregnant Arabella put on a busty display in a plunging black mini dress, teamed with sheer tights and heels
Louise Thompson looked sophisticated in a green cropped blazer
Oti Mabuse wowed in a brown figure-hugging dress and trench coat
Myleene Klass turned heads in a burgundy velvet blazer and trouser co-ord, teamed with a sheer lace bodysuit
Georgia Toffolo bundled up in a long black trench coat
Nick Knowles and fiancé Katie Dadzie put on a loved-up display for cosy snaps at the event
Denise Van Outen looked typically stylish in a Burberry mini skirt and faux fur coat
Denise was joined by Antony Costa and Duncan James
Nadiya Bychkova and her former Strictly partner Tom Dean were both in attendance
Anthea Turner flashed her dazzling white smile for the cameras
Sir Lenny Henry and Lisa Makin appeared in high spirits
Victoria Brown put on a glamorous display in a black lace figure-hugging gown
Vanessa Bauer looked incredible in a black thigh-split dress
Cirque du Soleil has returned to London for its Corteo show, running from January 9 to March 2 at the Royal Albert Hall (Laura Hamilton pictured)
According to the website, the show blends grandeur with intimacy, humor with sorrow, and celebrates the clown’s strength, vulnerability, wisdom, and humanity, all set to whimsical, poetic music (Ashley James pictured)
Nick Knowles and fiancé Katie Dadzie put on a loved-up display for cosy snaps at the event.
Cirque du Soleil has returned to London for its Corteo show, running from January 9 to March 2 at the Royal Albert Hall.
Mauro, a dreamer clown, imagines his funeral as a festive carnival with angels. ‘Corteo’ is a celebration of life.
According to the website, the show blends grandeur with intimacy, humor with sorrow, and celebrates the clown’s strength, vulnerability, wisdom, and humanity, all set to whimsical, poetic music.
