Robert Fox: A Life in Theater and Film

0:00On March 21, Robert Fox, the acclaimed theater and film producer from Britain's famous Fox acting family, has died at age 73. He passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by his wife and five children just as he had hoped. Fox was the youngest son of Agent Robin Fox and actress Angela Worthington and brother to BAFTA winners Edward and James Fox. Over four decades, Fox produced more than 50 shows on the West End and Broadway, including Chess and Lazarus. He also worked on films like Notes on a Scandal. A close friend of David Bowie since the 1970s, Fox kept the singer's liver cancer diagnosis secret until Bowie's death in 2016. His production of the audience, starring Helen Mirren as Queen Elizabeth II, directly inspired the Netflix hit The Crown, where Fox served as an executive producer. He collaborated with legends like Judy Dench, Maggie Smith, and Vanessa Redgrave, earning praise for his supportive style on sets and stages.

1:01Tributes poured in from the industry, with stars like Hugh Jackman calling Fox a role model who made everyone feel valued. His niece, Amelia Fox, and nephew Freddie and Lawrence continue the family legacy in acting. Fox leaves behind a remarkable body of work that bridge theater, film, and music, touching generations of audiences and artists alike.