Kate Beckinsale is mourning the loss of her stepfather Roy Battersby. He was 87 years old.
The actress, 50, announced Battersby’s death on Instagram on Tuesday and shared a statement saying he died after a “short period of illness”.
“It is with great sadness that the family of film and television director Roy Battersby announce the news of his recent death following a short illness,” began a statement posted on Beckinsale’s Instagram Story.
“He passed away peacefully on January 10, 2024 in Los Angeles, surrounded by his family, at the age of 87. The funeral will take place in London, details to follow.”
Beckinsale also shared a carousel video and photo of Battersby, who was married to her mother Judy Loe, along with a candid caption.
“I have no words yet,” he said Underground the star wrote a touching post. “Thank you @katebeckinsale_slovakia2 for making this beautiful thing. I fought for you with everything I had. Oh Roy, I’m so sorry to lose.”
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The carousel included pictures of Beckinsale sharing a series of sweet moments with her stepdad, as well as her mom and other loved ones. The video clip also showed Battersby talking about his life during World War II in Great Britain
He was best known for directing British TV drama series including Inspector Morse, A touch of frost and Between the lines.
Beckinsale’s announcement comes after she shared photos of herself and family members gathered around a hospital bed while still wearing her silver gown to the Golden Globes on January 9.
Kate Beckinsale with stepfather Roy Battersby and mother Judy Loa. Tribute to celebrities who died in 2023
“The 2024 Golden Globes start and end @goldenglobes @cbstv,” she captioned the post, showing she rushed from the awards ceremony to the hospital.
In one photo, the British star is seen eating a sandwich with a blanket on her lap, while in another she appears to be scrolling through her phone while putting away the high platform heels she wore to the Golden Globes, on the edge of a hospital bed.
The next day, she posted a black square on her account.
In April, Beckinsale paid tribute to Battersby on his 87th birthday, calling him her “dearest Roy” and “a titan of all things good”.
“You’re 87 now and really eminent and up for some funny s— as well as a world master of Jungian magic and very good at explaining geographic contours to the unwilling,” she captioned the Instagram post. “I love you so much. Happy birthday 🎂I’m so happy you’re older than the pope and yet you’ll wear a bra on your head for an emergency party 💕💕.”
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Kate Beckinsale with stepfather Roy Battersby and mother Judy Loa.
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A month earlier, Beckinsale remembered her late father, Richard Beckinsale, who died suddenly at the age of 31 from a heart attack when she was only 5 years old.
“19. March 1979. Some years are harder than others,” she wrote alongside a video compilation of her father’s pictures. “Don’t miss a second. Give your people a big hug 🖤🖤🖤,”
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