Jack Shepherd, best known for playing Cornish detective Charles Wycliffe in the ITV series Wycliffe, left exactly £977,511 to his second wife Ann Scott after his death at age 85 last year. The Leeds-born actor passed away following a short illness, with his family by his side.
Details of the Will
According to reports, Shepherd bequeathed his entire estate to Ann Scott, whom he married in 1975. He is survived by his wife and their five children: Jan, Jake, Victoria, Catherine, and Ben.
Career Highlights
Shepherd's portrayal of the thoughtful Cornish detective in Wycliffe earned him widespread recognition. The drama aired from 1993 to 1998 and also featured Jimmy Yuill as DI Doug Kersey and Helen Masters as DI Lucy Lane.
Beyond television, Shepherd had a stellar stage career. He won an Olivier Award for the original production of Glengarry Glen Ross in 1983 and received a Bafta nomination for his role as rebellious Labour MP Bill Brand in the 1970s series Bill Brand. He also directed The Two Gentlemen Of Verona at Shakespeare's Globe in 1996, which later transferred to Broadway.
Early Life and Education
After attending school in Leeds, Shepherd won a scholarship to Newcastle University to study fine art. He later moved to London to train at The Central School for Speech and Drama, becoming a leading figure at the Royal Court Theatre in his twenties.
In addition to acting, Shepherd was a playwright, saxophonist, and jazz pianist. His agents, Markham, Froggatt & Irwin, described him as a celebrated actor whose passing was a sad loss to all.
