JULY 19- British Indian actor Paul Bhattacharjee, who was missing for almost a week, has been found dead near cliffs in Seaford, East Sussex, on Friday.
The 53-year-old ‘James Bond’ actor had last been seen leaving rehearsals at the Royal Court Theatre in London last Wednesday evening, after which he sent a text to his girlfriend but had not been heard from since, the Mirror reported.
The hunt for Bhattercharjee, who appeared in the James Bond film Casino Royale and EastEnders, spread across Twitter with Stephen Fry and Kim Cattrall among hundreds who expressed concern, on Wednesday.
His death is not being treated as suspicious by Sussex Police.
Meanwhile, a number of Bhattercharjee’s pals and fans of his work took over to Twitter to express their grief over the death.
“Thoughts, prayers, heart goes out to Paul Bhattacharjee and his family,” tweeted former “EastEnders” actress Brooke Kinsella.
Here’s what others had to say:
“Coronation Street” actress Shobna Gulati: “Just got the news, deeply saddened by Paul’s death. He will be truly missed and my respects and thoughts to his family and dear friends.”
Musician Nitin Sawhney: “They found Paul. Devastated. My inspiring, insightful, gifted and kind friend. I’m in shock”
Actor and presenter Adil Ray: “So sad to hear this about actor Paul Bhattercharjee. RIP. Thoughts with his family and close ones.”
Director Jamie Lloyd: “Very sad to hear about the death of Paul Bhattacharjee. He was a very fine actor. My thoughts are with his family.”
Playwright Duncan Gates: “‘When you depart from me sorrow abides and happiness takes his leave’. RIP Paul Paul Bhattacharjee.”
Actor Rick Warden: “Having a bad time with the news about friend and colleague Paul Bhattacharjee’s death. An intelligent and charismatic man. Very sad.”
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