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Tony Booth
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| Born |
Anthony George Booth
9 October 1931 Liverpool, England
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| Died | 25 September 2017 (aged 85) London, England
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| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1960–2010 |
| Spouse(s) | Gale Smith (m. 1954; div. c. 1961) Nancy Jaeger
(m. 1988; div. 1996)Stephanie Buckley
(m. 1998) |
| Children | 8, including Cherie and Lauren |
Anthony George Booth (born 9 October 1931 – died 25 September 2017), also known as Tony, was an English actor. He was famous for playing Mike Rawlins in the BBC TV show Till Death Us Do Part.
Who Was Tony Booth?
Tony Booth was a well-known English actor. He was born in Liverpool, England, on 9 October 1931. He had a long career in acting, appearing in many TV shows and films.
His Acting Career
Tony Booth started his acting career in 1960. He became very famous for his role as Mike Rawlins. This character was in the popular BBC comedy series Till Death Us Do Part. The show was about a working-class family in London. It was very popular during the 1960s and 1970s. Tony Booth continued acting for many years. He appeared in various other TV shows and movies until 2010.
Family Connections
Tony Booth had a famous family connection. He was the father-in-law of Tony Blair. Tony Blair was the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom from 1997 to 2007. Tony Booth's daughter, Cherie Booth, is married to Tony Blair. This made Tony Booth a part of a very well-known political family.
Later Life and Passing
In 2004, Tony Booth was diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease. This is a condition that affects memory and thinking. He also had a stroke in 2010. Tony Booth passed away in London on 25 September 2017. He was 85 years old when he died.
