Victims star Jason Durr devastated by double tragedy as sister-in-law dies of cancer as mother dies from coronavirus four days later
Victims star Jason Durr was devastated by a double tragedy after the deaths of his sister-in-law and mother four days apart.
The actor, 52, who plays nurse David Hide in the BBC medical drama, recounted his heartache when his sister-in-law died of cancer, followed by his mother who died after contracting cancer. coronavirus.
In an interview with The Mirror, Jason explained that it was a “ very special time ” for him in the midst of the pandemic, but his recent losses made him realize what is “ important ” in life.
Heartbreak: Jason Durr, star of the victims, was devastated by a double tragedy after the death of his sister-in-law and mother four days apart
He told the publication: ‘The lockdown and this whole period of coronavirus has been incredibly difficult for so many families. I can totally understand what so many people have been through.
Jason, also known for his role as PC Mike Bradley in Heartbeat, then thanked the medical team who helped his mother and sister-in-law Debbie Charman.
He continued, “ It has been a very special time in all of our lives. But the support we got for my sister-in-law from the NHS nurses and doctors was amazing. My mother’s caregivers went out of their way to help her through this ordeal.
Shock: Victims star Jason Durr was devastated by double tragedy after his sister-in-law and mother died four days apart
“I think it makes you realize what’s important in life. You just need to be nice to people and understand what they may be going through.
Debbie is Jason’s gardener’s sister and wife Kate Charman, 52.
Jason, who grew up was born in Singapore and raised in Hong Kong, lost his father at just 15.
Tough: ‘The lockdown and this whole period of coronavirus has been incredibly difficult for so many families. I can totally understand what so many people have been through ‘
Meanwhile, the thespian recently opened up about his character David’s bipolar battle as he discussed the upcoming episodes of Casualty.
Speaking to Christine Lampard on Friday in Lorraine, he reveals how his character will struggle to control his disease as he faces the doctor who severed him.
He explained on top of Christine: ‘He’s a complex man and he’s a combination of so many things in his life.
TV role: Meanwhile, the thespian recently opened the bipolar battle for his character David as he discussed the upcoming episodes of Casualty
“What we really discover in the next two episodes is the kind of minute-by-minute, hour-by-hour struggle that David has on a daily basis.
He added: ‘You just have to manage your condition and try to get back to your normal state. Well, what everyone would take for granted.
“ It’s exhausting for him to get up every day and face everything he has to do. ”
Drama: “ What we’re really finding in the next few episodes is the kind of minute-by-minute, hour-by-hour struggle that David has on a daily basis ”
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