Foyle's War star Honeysuckle Weeks devastated as ex-husband dies aged 60

28 November 2023 , 10:03

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Honeysuckle Weeks' ex-husband Lorne Stormonth-Darling has died (Image: Dan Wooller/REX/Shutterstock)

Honeysuckle Weeks is in mourning following the sad death of her ex-husband Lorne Stormonth Darling at 60.

The Foyle’s War star, 44, tied the knot with the aristocratic hypnotherapist husband back in 2005, but their love story wasn't to last. Despite their failed marriage, the pair remained friendly and Honeysuckle is believed to be in deep grieving following the sad news of Lorne's death.

Lorne’s devastated family announced he had died 'unexpectedly' earlier this month at the age of 60. In a heartbreaking statement, his beloved family described him as 'legendary' as they said their final goodbyes.

Lorne’s devastated family announced that he died 'unexpectedly' earlier this month at the age of 60 (David McHugh / Rex Features)

The star has sadly passed away (Dan Wooller/REX/Shutterstock)

The former couple enjoyed a Buddhist wedding ceremony in 2005 while on holiday in the Himalayas but they opted for another wedding in Barlavington, West Sussex, in 2007. Four years after tying the knot, the couple welcomed their son, Wade but they ended their relationship in 2019. At the time, Honeysuckle posted a video of a sign bearing the initials L&H with pink hearts burning on a bonfire, and captioned it ‘By bye marriage’.

Honeysuckle is best known for her portrayal of the character Samantha Stewart in the wartime drama Foyle's War, starring in the ITV show from 2002 to 2010 and appearing again in 2013 and 2015. She has also appeared in TV favourites The Bill, The Inspector Lynley Mysteries and Death In Paradise, as well as a previous role in Goggle Eyes.

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The actress has endured a tumultuous couple of years after being convicted of drink driving and going missing. Back in 2016, the actress was found safe and sound hours after she was reported missing.

Thankfully, her sister Perdita Weeks confirmed she was found well and safe after she turned up at a relative's home. At the time, her sister tweeted: "Safe and sound thank you all xxxx." Meanwhile Sussex Police tweeted: "We can confirm missing #Petworth woman Honeysuckle Weeks has been found safe and well, and is with police. Further updates to follow."

They said in a statement: "Honeysuckle was found safe and well at a relative's address in London at about 7.45pm on Friday (29 July). Her relative contacted police to notify them of her appearance. She remained with police as of 10.45pm on Friday (29 July), prior to being returned to West Sussex."

Susan Knox