Simon Gipps Kent Death
Simon passed away on September 16, 1987 at the age of 28 in London, United Kingdom. Simon's cause of death was misadventure caused by morphine poisoning.
When did Simon Gipps Kent die?
September 16, 1987How did Simon Gipps Kent die? What was the cause of death?
Misadventure caused by morphine poisoningHow old was Simon Gipps Kent when died?
28Where did Simon Gipps Kent die? What was the location of death?
London, United Kingdom
Simon Gipps Kent Birthday and Date of Death
Simon Gipps Kent was born on October 25, 1958 and died on September 16, 1987. Simon was 28 years old at the time of death.
Birthday: October 25, 1958
Date of Death: September 16, 1987
Age at Death: 28
Simon Gipps Kent - Biography
Simon Gipps-Kent (born Simon Trevor Kent; 25 October 1958 – 16 September 1987) was a prolific 20th century English theatre and film actor in the 1970s-80s, noted for his teen portrayals of British royalty and nobility. He was born into a show business family in Kensington, London. His television debut was on the BBC in 1971 followed with a London West End theatre debut in 1972. A 16-year career in both venues continued until his death in 1987.
Simon Trevor Kent was born in London to Peter Gipps Kent, a variety artist, and Sonia (née Aebersold) Kent, a dancer. At age 12 he decided acting would be his career. As a youth he attended the Ladbroke Grove School in West London where he wrote, produced, directed and acted in his own play as a way of gaining recognition. Raised Catholic, he attended the London Oratory School in Brompton from September 1970 to June 1974, moving to Cardinal Manning Roman Catholic Boys' School, also in London.
Simon Gipps-Kent died in his flat on Cavendish Road in the London Borough of Brent on 16 September 1987. His funeral was 28 September at the Golders Green Crematorium. His body was cremated there and his ashes were later scattered on the Crocus Lawn, Section 3H. A coroner's inquest held on 14 January 1988 ruled his death as "misadventure" caused by "morphine poisoning", the death certificate being registered the following day.
