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Friday, 20 December, 2002, 11:14 GMT
London's Burning star Hazeldine dies
![]() Hazeldine was playing Sigmund Freud at the National
Actor James Hazeldine, a former star of ITV's London's Burning, has died at the age of 55.
Hazeldine, who played Bayleaf in the long-running drama, was taken ill shortly after taking on a new role at London's National Theatre. He had spent some days in intensive care before dying on Tuesday, his agent Nicola van Gelder said. Hazeldine was taken ill on 10 December, the day after appearing in a preview of The Talking Cure in which he played Sigmund Freud.
Nunn said: "It is rare that great charismatic talent and selfless warm generosity are found in the same person, but this was so with Jimmy Hazeldine. "A leading actor of minutely observed truthfulness, comic brio and emotional daring, he was also a man of infectious enthusiasm, great warmth and humanity who was universally popular amongst his colleagues." Although Hazeldine was best known to audiences from his role in London's Burning, he was also an accomplished stage and film actor.
He made his Broadway debut in 1984 as Sam Evans in Strange Interlude with Glenda Jackson, and returned to New York as Harry Hope in Howard Davies' production of The Iceman Cometh, starring Kevin Spacey. His films included Emma in 1996, Business As Usual in 1988 and Pink Floyd: The Wall in 1983. He also played Jimmy Porter in a television production of Look Back In Anger.
BBC News Online users sent in their tributes to James Hazeldine.
A truly wonderful actor who inspired all ages. He will be sadly missed. Rest in peace James.
I knew Jim when I was in junior school with his son Sam. I once remember going to Epping Forest with him and had a great day out. As kids we were always haranguing him to perform magic tricks by pulling Star Wars picture cards from his ears. A wonderful man he will be sorely missed.
Was so sorry to hear of the sad death of James. I am an avid London's Burning fan and loved his character bayleaf. He was a brilliant actor. He will be sadly missed.
My thoughts go to all his friends and family at this time.
So very very shocked and saddened to hear this dreadful news. My thoughts are with his family and friends. May you rest in peace.
I was very shocked & saddened to hear of James' death. He was a fantastic actor who will be greatly missed by many
I was truly shocked to hear about the utterly untimely death of James Hazeldine. Such a familiar face. I shall particularly remember his performance in One Summer, many years ago now.My heart goes out absolutely to his family and all who knew him.
I grew up watching James and always admired him. For a man to die so young but to have accomplished so much must make his family very proud. My thoughts go out to all who new him especially his family. Sleep well.
Linda Lawford, UK
I am shocked to hear of James Hazeldine's death. I met him once in Tesco's when I accidentally hit him with my trolley. I said sorry and he was smiling. I will remember him for being a charming gentleman.
I've just watched James in Thames adaptation of John Wyndhams "Chocky" from 1984. His performance was excellent. He'll be missed from our screens.
My sypathies to his friends and family.
So sorry to hear of his untimely death, Thoughts and prayers go to his family and friends
Sicknote will be lost without you.
A fine actor and person.
Gone but Never Forgotten!
I fell in love with James as a teenager when he was in a series called the Omega Factor. My thoughts are with his family at this difficult time. I wish them all the peace they can find this Christmas.
A hugely talented actor, an example to the younger generation of actors as to how to put across a true portrayal of a character. As an actor, you really can't be any better than James was. Long live Bayleaf!
A little boy called Sam my Mum used to look after during the early years of London's Burning was lucky enough to see James on a break from filming in South East London. He was so nice to Sam and really made his day and Sam still has the photo taken to this day. My sympathies to all his family and friends. May you rest in peace, James.
Sad news, James Hazeldine was a superb actor who could turn his hand to many roles. London's Burning has never been the same since he left.
So saddened by this news. Although known to a wider audience through his superb performance in London's Burning, James was a truly accomplished stage performer and director with perfect timing and the ability to take on many varied tasks.
I was very shocked to hear thats James Hazeldine had passed away. As a big fan of London's Burning he was one of my favourite characters,who will be missed greatly,my thoughts go out to his friends and family.
I was very sorry to hear that James was taken from us and far too soon and will sadly miss him. I have enjoyed James¿s performances in many a production over the years, he seemed to have a kindness in some of his roles, which you could see was reflecting his inner self.
I hope the BBC will repeat the excellent series which he starred in - The Omega Factor.
I had the privilege to meet with James on a couple of times and thought of him as warm, wonderful and a funny man. I will miss him greatly.
I am so shocked at hearing about Jimmy's passing. I met him on several occasions. He will be a huge loss to the acting world. My deepest sympathies to Rebecca & Chloe.
I was sad to learn of James Hazeldine's untimely death. I recall his early TV work when he featured in the seminal A Family at War. An accomplished talent and he will be greatly missed.
Very sad new indeed. His performance in the series One Summer back in 1983 left an indelible impression on me. I also remember him well in the Omega Factor.
Warmest sympathies to his family at this difficult time.
So sorry to hear the news, my thoughts and love to the family.
London's Burning was never the same after Bayleaf left. James always brought such depth and charm to every role he played - if he was in something you knew it was worth watching. Very sad news, God bless you.
Taken far too early. May his soul and the souls of all the faithful departed rest in peace.
One of the most talented actors has been taken from us.As a huge fan of Londons Burning it was never the same when Bayleaf left.Bayleaf was always the best charcter on Londons Burning.Deepest sympathies go out to his family and his close friends.James Rest In peace.
They say the good die young, in this case they were right, he was great in London's Burning never the same after he left.You will be sadly missed.
God Bless.
Devastated to hear the sad news from this week.
Our deepest sympathies to James' family.
James was a superb, accomplished actor, and I've followed his amazing career ever since the classic 'One Summer'.
Rest in Peace, James.
Such a terrible loss, at such a young age. My thoughts are with his wife, daughter and son, Sam, a dear school friend of mine. When I met James he was at least everything in his tribute and much more, a great man and a sad loss.
Besides the obviously excellent Bayleaf in London's Burning I most most remember James for an emotional and gripping performance in Heartbeat.
This is a sad and tragic loss.
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