Ben Cross Death / Obituary | Ben Cross Cause Of Death – Chariots Of Fire Actor Dies – Dead | Star Trek Actor Died – Passed Away
Ben Cross Death / Obituary – A great film star and Chariots of fire actor who portrait as Harold Abrahams, Ben Cross died on Tuesday morning August 18, 2020, after a battle with short illness. His beloved daughter, Lauren announced his passing on Facebook.
Star Trek actor, Ben Cross was pronounced dead in Vienna, Austria, at the age of 72, after a courageous battle with short illness. Our prayers, thoughts condolences are with the loved ones of the deceased for the great loss. We are yet to observed the deceased obituary, all further details concerning this news will be updated upon confirmation.
”Dear Fans of Ben Cross. This is his daughter, Lauren. I am utterly heartbroken to share with you that my darling father died a few hours ago. He had been sick for a while but there was a rapid decline over the past week. The press will be announcing his death soon, I just wanted you all—his most loyal and loving fans—to hear it from us first. Thank you for all your support over the years. He really enjoyed interacting with you.”
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Reactions, Tributes And Sharing On Ben Cross Passing
We are very sad to hear of the passing of Ben Cross, who played Sarek in the 2009 film Star Trek. Our deepest condolences to his family and friends. pic.twitter.com/3nkK9NUSSO
— TrekMovie.com (@TrekMovie) August 18, 2020
RIP Ben Cross. I rewatched the 1984 TV version of The Far Pavilions at the start of lockdown. There’s a lot wrong with it but he was such an intense actor. As in Chariots of Fire, you couldn’t not watch him when he was on screen. pic.twitter.com/mIox7MRW48
— James Hall (@JamesFHall) August 18, 2020
I am saddened to learn of the death of Ben Cross. The CHARIOTS OF FIRE actor also had the unenviable task of playing Barnabas Collins in the 1990 reboot of DARK SHADOWS and did a wonderful job. He was 72. #RIP pic.twitter.com/DQsaYs6h4g
— Hillary Warned Us (@HillaryWarnedUs) August 18, 2020
The news that the actor Ben Cross has passed away has come. Wmm has spent some decades trying to avoid anything starring Ben Cross, but the actor was in Chariots of Fire and Wmm couldn’t avoid that! RIP
— Dominic K (@wmmvrrvrrmm) August 18, 2020
Sad to hear of the passing of Ben Cross.
I’m sure most will remember him for Chariots Of Fire & as the Kelvinverse Sarek in Star Trek ’09.
But it’s his world class villain Malagant in First Knight that I’ll mostly appreciate his gravitas & talent. RIP. pic.twitter.com/dMFFslPqyX— Nobby Nomad (@evilnutta) August 18, 2020
RIP Ben Cross, a really great actor who I have enjoyed watching since I was a kid. He has a ton of great roles, but I first remember seeing him as Prince Malagant in First Knight. Underrated movie and performance. pic.twitter.com/rBz89wHzQv
— Liam Gaughan (@TheLiamGaughan) August 18, 2020
RIP Ben Cross, 72. Credits include Chariots of Fire, Star Trek, First Knight, A Bridge Too Far, Live Wire, The Hurricane Heist, When Nietzsche Wept, The Unholy, Paperhouse, Turbulence, The Order, Exorcist: The Beginning, Undisputed 2: Last Man Standing, and more.
— Mathew Buck (@FB_BMB) August 18, 2020
Goodbye to Ben Cross, so very good in so many things (recently enough it was Banshee) and an excellent alternative Barnabas Collins. RIP.
— JP (@Vanjpes) August 18, 2020
RIP Ben Cross (1947-2020), a great character actor of the stage and screen, best remembered from Chariots of Fire, Star Trek, First Knight, but not forgetting his genre work in The Mechanik, Undisputed II, Hero Wanted and more. Thank you for the great work and memories ? pic.twitter.com/ab4mgYhI3k
— Mike Fury (@TheMikeFury) August 18, 2020
After hearing of the passing of the British actor Ben Cross, it only seems fitting that I watch one of his films. Sadly (because he had a wide variety of roles, not the quality of the film chosen) I only have one at my immediate disposal, so Star Trek (2009) it is. RIP Sir.
— Superwholocker (@HammyWinchester) August 18, 2020
Ben Cross and I were working together on#DevilsLight 12 days ago before he headed off to Vienna. It was good working with him, seeing his twinkle & his craft. He wrote songs for the Sinatra of Bulgaria, had so many stories & spoke in Bulgarian and German on set. Go Well Ben RIP.
— Colin Salmon (@colinsalmon24) August 18, 2020
We are heartbroken. Our good friend, Ben Cross passed away a few hours ago. He had been living in Bulgaria with his wife and they celebrated their 2nd Anniversary today. You will be missed my friend. #BenCross #RIP pic.twitter.com/sV1xRQJ7kb
— T. Rafael Cimino (@TRafaelCimino) August 18, 2020
Ben Cross ruled, but not simply because he was so good in Abrams’ Star Trek, Chariots of Fire, Paperhouse, Turbulence, and The Unholy. Cross ruled primarily because he was the villain in Christian Duguay’s absolutely fucking bananas Live Wire (shout out @ericszyszka). RIP?
— Chris Cabin (@Crabin) August 18, 2020
Goddammit. #RIP Ben Cross. If nothing else, watch him in the 90s DARK SHADOWS reboot. He’s absolutely fantastic. Or THE UNHOLY, which is an amazingly cheesy 80s horror film. Or just check him out as Sarek in the STAR TREK reboot. pic.twitter.com/dz1YCJI1fn
— Oh, Fuck, it’s Election Time. (@donnelly92274) August 18, 2020
RIP Ben Cross. So great in “Chariots of Fire” and PBS “Flame Trees of Thika”. Last scene as Spock’s father in Star Trek movie versions with Chris Pine and Zachary Quinto
— Catherine Fischer (@cathfisch) August 18, 2020
When I hear of an actors passing, I freeze frame my thoughts on the first projects that I remember them in. For Ben Cross, it’s Dark Shadows. It was short lived but he was Barnabas Collins. He also played against type as an airline pilot in Turbulence. He had range. #RIP pic.twitter.com/4EOfHb21kJ
— Mark Boaldin™? (@MarkBoaldin) August 18, 2020
The death of Ben Cross age 72 is a sad one. He was a fine, contained, actor with emotional depth and understated performance. His dignity, faith & moral certainty as Harold Abrahams in “Chariots Ot Fire” honoured a fine man & showed why this mattered. RIP
— Mark H (@ffsake) August 18, 2020
I’m still in shock and saddened to know that my friend of many years, Ben Cross, had passed away today. For years I was his agent, then his manager and always his friend. The world is a little less interesting today knowing that Ben is no longer here. RIP Ben pic.twitter.com/pAcvXzOej2
— Jeffrey Goldberg (@jgoldbergmgmt) August 18, 2020
#Rip Ben Cross
Ben Cross, star of stage and screen, has died at the age of 72.
The actor, best known for his role in Oscar-winning drama Chariots of Fire, died in Vienna from an unspecified illness according to his daughter who confirmed the news on Facebook.
— Stephen Symons (@StephenSymons2) August 18, 2020
Another outstanding actor who played a magnificent athlete in a brilliant film RIP Ben Cross
— Robert Cameron (@RobertCameron64) August 18, 2020
RIP to an extremely talented performer, Ben Cross. His role as Billy Flynn on stage in “Chicago” led to his starring role in “Chariots of Fire”. From there he went on to be in another 176 films and tv shows, from…
— Richmond Chandler (@ChandlerNYC) August 18, 2020
RIP Ben Cross. Wonderful man, dedicated and loving father to Lauren and Theo. The favourite actor of so many in the Track and Field community..???
— jeremy tigar (@jeremytigar) August 18, 2020
Shocked to have just read that Ben Cross died today. From starting out on the West End in a sell out play with Richard Beckinsale, to playing Harold Abrahams in Chariots of Fire, to playing the evil Malignant opposite Richard Gere and Sean Connery in First Knight. A loss. RIP
— Paul Burgin (@Paul_Burgin) August 18, 2020
RIP Ben Cross. He played Ashton Pelham-Martyn in the TV version of The Far Pavilions…it wasn’t a brilliant adaptation but I enjoyed his portrayal.
— Nizmat (@eastcoastpier) August 18, 2020
Very sad news. Only a few weeks after losing the wonderful Ian Holm too.
Chariots of Fire is still one of my favourite films
RIP Ben Cross.
— Obese Man Rowing (@ObeseManRowing) August 18, 2020
Remember A Bridge Too Far? Ultimate dad kind of war movie so I’m vaguely fond of it. Ben Cross’s first film apparently. I know him mostly for Star Trek 09, though, where I feel his portrayal of Sarek was a little underrated; he gave the character a lot of dignity. RIP.
— Valondar (@VK_HM) August 18, 2020
Stunned and saddened by the sudden passing of Ben Cross.
In 1990, I wrote one of the first pieces on new DARK SHADOWS for @FANGORIA, with input from cast/crew & legendary scribes Sam and Matthew Hall.
Ben was a blazing comet amid a stellar cast. A brilliant artist.
RIP, Ben. pic.twitter.com/RWL8ckdkGl
— John Larsen (@midnighter99) August 18, 2020
Very sad to hear of the passing of Ben Cross today. I loved Chariots of Fire and its success was hugely important to the British film industry. RIP ? pic.twitter.com/K1tw28166B
— Phil Kelly ?? #FBPE (@boyinthecorner) August 18, 2020
RIP BEN CROSS 72
Awesome actor
Chariots is fire is one of my all time sports movies. Must have seen it about 10 times .Ben Cross player the role of sprinter Harold Abraham’s who won gold in 100m at 1924 Olympics. pic.twitter.com/fRUUqtIYir
— @Georgebakhos1 (@GeorgeBakhos1) August 18, 2020
Sorry to hear of the death of Ben Cross. Extremely good in Chariots of Fire & The Citadel on BBC. Then he was in loads of things. RIP.
— John Harrison (@TheRoundhead42) August 18, 2020
RIP Ben Cross, who added dignity and gravitas to every roll he was in, from Chariots of Fire to Star Trek. And especially Paperhouse.
You haven’t seen Paperhouse? What are you doing? Go watch Paperhouse. pic.twitter.com/cqeIJSCtIf— Colorsmitty Wears a Mask (@Colorsmitty) August 18, 2020
Very tragic to read, that the legendary The Citadel, Cold Sweat, Dark Shadows, Chariots of Fire, Solomon, Turbulence, Paperhouse, Spartacus, Ben Hur, Live Wire, Icon, The Unholy, Grendel & Star Trek actor, Ben #Cross has died. #RIP Prayers & Condolences to the Family of #BenCross
— Absurde_Existenz (@Wiesel_Flink) August 18, 2020
So sad to hear about Ben Cross. It’s such a stunning moment in Chariots Of Fire when he falls in love with Alice Krige from the audience while she’s singing Three Little Maids from The Mikado on stage
— Peter Bradshaw (@PeterBradshaw1) August 18, 2020
Oh no, Ben Cross…I remember him opposite Richard Gere in “First Knight”. ?? #RIP
— Tina YB #SAVETHEUSPS (@tinylilobserver) August 18, 2020
Ben Cross has died. Co-star of CHARIOTS OF FIRE, a fun part of the STAR TREK reboot, and yet I’ll always remember him for Bernard Rose’s spellbinding debut PAPERHOUSE … and for transcending the incoherent nonsense of THE UNHOLY. pic.twitter.com/D1cJPsvYlc
— Norm Wilner (@normwilner) August 18, 2020
In the STAR TREK reboot, Ben Cross quietly says, “I married her because I loved her,” and broke my heart in two. Always an understated actor, always perfect. RIP ❤️
— Scott Dagostino (@scottdagostino) August 19, 2020
RIP Ben Cross. Chariots of Fire was a magnificent performance. Great actor across the board and just as wonderful on stage as he was in movies. #BenCross pic.twitter.com/YaF0RTuJs3
— James Me Myself and I (@JamesCaulf) August 19, 2020
both so good in chariots of fire, and both gone this summer — ian holm and now, ben cross. rip. (if you haven’t seen movie in ages, it holds up pretty magnificently) pic.twitter.com/jbKmZKTVAk
— Jason Gay (@jasongay) August 19, 2020
I fell in love with Ben Cross in 1984 when HBO aired “The Far Pavilions”, and I’ve never fallen out of love with him. No one ever talks about TFP, but, if you are even the slightest of hopeless romantics, you will love it. It is everything. Farewell, Ashok. #RIP #BenCross pic.twitter.com/TAZ7XSPDYf
— figgy (@figlushenberry) August 19, 2020
RIP Ben Cross,
I may have said many stuffs about your Sarek, but i did enjoy it noneless ?✨ thanks for contributing to this character pic.twitter.com/y9xK3MkUN4— ?????? (@Logically_Spock) August 19, 2020
British actor Ben Cross has died at age 72. He broke through as Olympic runner Harold Abrahams in the Oscar-winning 1981 film “Chariots of Fire,” appeared in 2009’s “Star Trek” and recently completed filming the horror movie “The Devil’s Light.
— AP Entertainment (@APEntertainment) August 18, 2020
So long Ben Cross. Glad to have met you amigo. RIP x pic.twitter.com/7eTeDgav7s
— Antony Starr (@antonystarr) August 19, 2020
Oh my gosh, no!! Mr. Cross played such an integral part of the greatness that was Banshee. I’m really sorry to see that he has died. RIP Ben Cross.
— Patti M (@mamapatti55) August 19, 2020
#RIP Ben Cross (1947–2020)
Best remembered for the 1981 Best Picture Oscar winner “Chariots of Fire.”
Other credits include “Star Trek” (2009) & the TV miniseries “The Far Pavilions” & “The Citadel.” pic.twitter.com/GH6vggWWQk— Alt Film Guide (@altfilmguide) August 19, 2020
Remembering that wonderful actor Ben Cross who immortalised Gold Medalist (Paris 1924) Harold Abrahams CBE in Chariots of Fire.
I hope he’s out for a run with Harold. #RIP pic.twitter.com/ZseVEWMD1z
— David Baker (@DavidBakerCPA) August 19, 2020
Saddened to hear this news. ?
I loved Ben Cross as Sarek. I’ve also been hearing his voice in my head every day since last Tuesday as I read @DavidAlanMack’s new Kelvin novel More Beautiful Than Death, which has a great part for Sarek. RIP#StarTrek
— Justin Oser (@trekfan4747) August 19, 2020
Thank you kindly for sharing this. 1981 Chariots of Fire, spoke volumes. Tonight as America’s, divide and conquer, Democratic National Convention is airing, I’d much rather watch Ben Cross. RIP.
— Kathlean J Keesler (@j_kathlean) August 19, 2020
#ICYMI: Ben Cross, the English actor known for his big-screen roles as Olympic runner Harold Abrahams in CHARIOTS OF FIRE, rogue knight Malagant in FIRST KNIGHT and Vulcan ambassador Sarek in 2009’s STAR TREK, has died at the age of 72. #RIP
— Chuck #BLM (@charlestrotter) August 19, 2020
For me, it was his role as Ashton Pelham-Martyn, in the TV adaptation of “The Far Pavilions”, that immortalizes Ben Cross.
RIP Ben— Andy Panayiotou (@andrikkos) August 19, 2020
Rip Ben Cross I will remember you as Rabbit in Banshee. What a character, what a series advise to watch if you like an all round show which has a start and an end. 18 and I ers though.
— melanie davies (@meljanedavies) August 19, 2020
RIP to the wonderful English actor Ben Cross, best known for his work on CHARIOTS OF FIRE and STAR TREK. Effortlessly elegant but also at home with genre storytelling – I’m particularly fond of his priestly role in the spiritual horror film THE UNHOLY. pic.twitter.com/cmYqqFhJ47
— Austin Vashaw (@VforVashaw) August 19, 2020
RIP Chariots of Fire actor Ben Cross – dies aged 72 – BBC News. May your chariot rock heaven!
— John M Gilreath (@JohnnyMacG) August 19, 2020
RIP actor Ben Cross. Johnny Romita and I got to know him quite well at a film event in Monaco a couple of years back, a highlight being when he got up and walked around a packed restaurant singing a completely ad-libbed song about Johnny to 200 other customers
— Mark Millar (@mrmarkmillar) August 19, 2020
“….we can close our eyes and remember those few young men who had hope in our hearts and wings on our heels….” Wonderful. RIP Ben Cross
— Eric Davidson (@EricDRhyme) August 19, 2020
Aw, this is sad. He was a fine actor– RIP Ben Cross.
— Cully Hamner (@CullyHamner) August 19, 2020
The first film my dad took me to was Chariots of Fire when we were holidaying in Bournemouth in ‘81. My old man loved the story of Eric Liddell and how he sacrificed 100m final for his faith. Ben Cross was excellent in it. RIP Ben
— Old Rovers pics (@OldRovers) August 19, 2020
First time I saw him was as a Billy Flynn in Chicago – he was brilliant – not sure how many times my brother and watched Chariots of Fire 🙂 RIP Ben Cross
— Rick Light (@CoercinABull) August 19, 2020
One of the most twisted bad guys in television history: Mr. Rabbit in BANSHEE. A magnetic presence beside @ivanamilicevic but more tender hearted in real life, Ben Cross gifted this writer with the best kind of feedback: his time. He read my recaps. Good dude.
RIP, Rabbit. pic.twitter.com/AzT0iTpuGh
— Dan Buffa (@buffa82) August 19, 2020
RIP Ben Cross (Sarek in Star Trek 2009).
“Ben Cross, the English actor best known for his portrayal of the British Olympic athlete Harold Abrahams in the 1981 Best Picture Oscar winner Chariots of Fire, died in Vienna after a short illness. He was 72.”
pic.twitter.com/qsYHhB8TTb— The Spaceshipper (Ex-Spaceshipsporn) ? (@TheSpaceshipper) August 19, 2020
RIP Ben Cross. You gone a little bit early.
— Toni Gálvez 2D/3D Graphics. (@TonimanGalvez) August 19, 2020
One of my fav actors – @chariots_fire One of my fav films – RIP Ben Cross
— Chris Davies (@ChrisatMOUK) August 19, 2020
RIP Ben Cross – Shakespearian, soldier, runner, knight, dastardly Mr Rabbitt and Spocks dad to name a very few. Your legacy of work will be enjoyed for generations to come.
— Neil Patton (@np0874) August 19, 2020
Ben Cross ?
Un de mes films préférés !
Merci monsieur Collector pour ce super extrait ?
Vous étiez excellent avec votre ancien gros compte, vous l’êtes toujours avec ce nouveau ?
Ne disparaissez plus SVP
RIP #BenCross— BobbySin (@BobbySin1) August 19, 2020
RIP Ben Cross. Such sad news to wake up to. Chariots Of Fire will forever be in my top 10 movies of all time.
— Peter King (@pk909) August 19, 2020
I have a soft spot for the quiet moral certitudes in Chariots of Fire. Ben Cross was very good in his role. RIP
— Jason Harris (@TaishaJason) August 19, 2020
Saddened to hear of the passing of the great Ben Cross, Chariots of Fire is one of the greatest British Films ever made. He will forever be remembered for his iconic portrayal of Harold Abrahams. RIP pic.twitter.com/RpQ8getw16
— David McKenzie ? (@DavidXMcKenzie) August 19, 2020
I once worked briefly with Ben Cross 40 years ago. I remember him being a real gentleman. #RIP
— Emma Ineson (@e_ineson) August 19, 2020
Sad to hear death of Ben Cross – Chariots of Fire – at age 72. Great actor and far too young to leave the stage. RIP
— Susan (@susaninBA1) August 19, 2020
On se souviendra de lui pour “Les Chariots de feu”, mais on l’a aussi vu dans “Un pont trop loin”, “Paperhouse” ou le reboot de “Star Trek” : Ben Cross est décédé à 72 ans. #RIP #BenCross pic.twitter.com/8G5kLuQwnD
— TCM Cinéma (@TCM_Cinema) August 19, 2020
RIP Ben Cross, Chariots of Fire remains one of the most impactful and important films I ever watched. — Michael Stephens (@MikeRStephens) August 19, 2020
Chariots of Fire actor Ben Cross dies aged 72 rip the wind is plenty in heaven so run with it RIP xx — ITALIAN WOLVERINE (@MMalacrino) August 19, 2020
@SeanFennessey RIP to chariots of Fire Star, Ben Cross, who finished his final film a mere 10 days ago-
— Jason Shout (@JaysonScout) August 19, 2020
RIP Ben Cross, who played Harold Abrahams in Hugh Hudson’s 1981 Academy Award-winning film ‘Chariots of Fire’. He was 72 years of age. #BenCross #ChariotsOfFire #HaroldAbrahams pic.twitter.com/MwVAQ0Ia4z
— Courageous Nerd (@Courageous_nerd) August 19, 2020
RIP Ben Cross.
I remember being in a movie theater with my brother and friends during a school break and I will never forget the sound track and glory it gave to ? running.Star of ‘Chariots of Fire,’
Dies at 72— ?C. Proppé (Pro-PPÉ ?) BFF = @tonecluster (@cproppe) August 19, 2020
Just seen the news about Ben Cross a great actor imo. RIP ?
— Angelo sorce (@angspur) August 19, 2020
“Aubrey, I’ve known the fear of losing but now I am almost too frightened to win.” – Harold Abrahams, Chariots of Fire. RIP, Ben Cross.
— Peter Lee (@peege43) August 19, 2020
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