Andrew Scott’s mother Nora dies after a sudden illness just days before Mother’s Day
Andrew Scott’s mother Nora has died after a ‘sudden illness’ – just days before Mother’s Day.
The family announced the sad news on Saturday, adding that Nora passed away on Thursday, March 7, surrounded by her family at St Vincent’s Hospital in Dublin.
An obituary reads: ‘It is with our deepest sorrow that we inform you of the passing of Nora Scott (nee Boyle), beloved wife of Jim, mother of Sarah, Andrew and Hannah.
‘Scott, Sandymount, Dublin, formerly Omagh Co. Tyrone, March 7, 2024 peacefully surrounded by her loving family and best friend Anne, at St Vincent’s Hospital following a sudden illness.
‘Nora will be deeply missed by her beloved husband Jim, her loving children Sarah, Andrew and Hannah.’
Andrew Scott’s mother Nora passed away just days before Mother’s Day after a ‘sudden illness’ (Andrew photo from last month)
The family announced the sad news on Saturday, adding that Nora passed away on Thursday, March 7, surrounded by her family at St Vincent’s Hospital in Dublin.
Andrew, 47, has not yet commented. MailOnline has contacted its representatives.
In 2018, Nora revealed that Anthony Hopkins sent her “more than three dozen red roses” after finding out she was ill while speaking to Andrew on the set of King Lear.
Anthony, 86, starred as an ‘English Stalin’ in the BBC’s Shakespeare adaptation, with Andrew playing Edgar, who becomes Lear’s secret protector.
She told RTE’s Ryan Tubridy at the time: ‘There were probably more than three dozen red roses and attached to them was a card from Anthony saying ‘Be well, sending hugs’ and all kinds of things.”
‘I was very happy to receive such a gift and because of the kind thought behind it.
‘Now that I have recovered, I can enjoy these beautiful roses that adorn our hall. It was such a beautiful gift.’
She defended the actor amid reports that Anthony had not spoken to his daughter Abigail, his only child, in 20 years.
He was said to ‘don’t care’ about the family split, and admitted he was ‘cold’ about his daughter, who uses the name Abigail Harrison.
In 2018, Nora revealed that Anthony Hopkins sent her “more than three dozen red roses” after finding out she was ill while speaking to Andrew on the set of King Lear.
Nora added: ‘My son Andrew said Anthony had a positive attitude to life and was an absolute pleasure to work with.’
In January, Andrew and his co-star Paul Mescal admitted they weren’t keen on their family members watching their new film All Of Us Strangers.
The film stars Andrew as a screenwriter who is drawn back to his family home and begins a relationship with a mysterious neighbor, played by Paul, 27.
The film features several intimate scenes between the actors that the couple discussed during an appearance on The Graham Norton Show.
When asked if their families had seen the film yet, Paul said: ‘With the Irish premiere it’s a tricky thing to allocate tickets to all the aunts and uncles. They’ve seen my ass before, but there’s a little more going on in this movie I’d say!’
Andrew added: ‘I don’t want to be there when my parents watch it!’