Valerie James, the third wife of late actor Sid James, has reportedly passed away at 93. The cause of Valerie James’ death was not immediately disclosed.
Valerie James was a prominent actress and had been married to her husband for 23 years before he sadly passed away in 1976.
And without a doubt, Valeri James and her husband Sid James have one of the best love stories in Hollywood to date.
So let’s explore the cause of death of much-adored personality Valerie James.
Valerie James passes away at 93
Actress Valerie James, who spent 23 years with actor Sid James, passed away at 93.
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She was Sid James’ third wife. However, she supported him throughout his ten-year affair with Barbara Windsor.
On May 8, the same day as her late husband’s birthday, the actress, who had been married to Sid for 23 years, passed suddenly. Her family has confirmed this.
And before the terrible news was shared on a Sid James tribute website on Sunday night with black and white images of the pair together, her family had been grieving privately.
Then a statement sent on Sunday (08.22.14) via the Sid’s Place Twitter account, her family announced the terrible news: “In very sad news, Valerie James, Sid’s wonderful wife and a performer in her own right during her early days, has died at the age of 93.” The family of Val and Sid has permitted me to post this, and I’m sure you’ll all join me in wishing them the very best.
Fans of the pair paid tribute, claiming they had finally been reunited.
After the announcement, the cause of Valerie James’ death was not immediately disclosed.
However, according to reports, she died from natural causes and advanced age.
James and Valerie are survived by their two children, Sue, a daughter, and Steve, a son. Sue produces TV shows, and Steve produces music.
Their love story
Valerie Ashton and Sid James began dating in 1950 after meeting on a film set. Two years later, the loving couple married. Their marriage lasted 23 years until Sid died in 1976.
Mrs. James, despite having her own career, was perhaps best known for her relationship with Sid.
Sid had a public affair with Carry On co-star Barbara Windsor during their time together, which ended 16 months before his death.
Mrs. James stood by her husband despite his philandering, claiming that Ms. Windsor had seduced him and that he was frightened of her and her husband, Ronnie Knight.
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