Is Beryl Reid still alive?

Deceased (1919–1996)
Beryl Reid/Living or Deceased

Was Beryl Reid married?

Derek Franklinm. 1954–1966
Bill Worsleym. 1949–1953
Beryl Reid/Spouse
Beryl Elizabeth Reid, actress: born Hereford 17 June 1919; OBE 1986; married 1950 Bill Worsley (marriage dissolved), 1954 Derek Franklin (marriage dissolved); died 13 October 1996.

Where was Beryl Reid from?

Hereford
Beryl Reid/Place of birth

Did Beryl Reid have arthritis?

Reid died at the age of 77 from severe osteoarthritis and kidney failure (according to some obituaries, she had developed pneumonia) at a hospital in Wexham, Buckinghamshire on 13 October 1996, after complications following knee replacement surgery for arthritis.

What Colour is Beryl?

A beryl by any other name would be: emerald (green), aquamarine (blue), morganite (pink), heliodor (yellow), goshenite (colourless), red beryl and pezzottaite (pinkish-red to pink). Each coloured stone comes with its own name, colouring element and sometimes unique physical properties.

When was Beryl Reid born?

17 June 1919
Beryl Reid/Date of birth

Is beryl a precious stone?

Beryl is a most alluring and popular mineral. It occurs in a diversity of colors, and has several important gemstone varieties. The green variety, Emerald, is one of the most precious gems.

Is Ruby a beryl?

Red beryl and rubies are completely different gemstones. Red beryl is a variety of the beryl mineral species (like emeralds), while rubies are a variety of the corundum mineral species (like sapphires). To avoid confusion between the two, the term red beryl is used for this type of beryl. …

How much is a beryl worth?

Stones up to 10 carats with richer colors retail for up to $150 per carat, while those 10 carats or larger could fetch up to $265 per carat. Gems with greater clarity can also command higher prices. Our gem price guide has values for all beryl varieties.

Why is beryl so rare?

Why Is Red Beryl So Rare? Red beryl is a rare mineral because its formation requires a unique geochemical environment. First, the element beryllium must be present in large enough amounts to form minerals. Second, manganese must be present and available at the same time and location.

What is the world’s rarest gem?

Musgravite
Musgravite was discovered in 1967 and is arguably the rarest gemstone in the world. It was first discovered in Musgrave Ranges, Australia, and later found in Madagascar and Greenland.

Where did Beryl Reid live as a child?

Beryl Reid was the daughter of Scottish parents and grew up in industrial Manchester, England. She left home at the age of 16 to go and work in a shop. She lasted 6 weeks. She applied for and was accepted in a revue in the Summer season in Bridlington. She had no formal training but joined the National Theater in London as a comedy actress.

What was the cause of Beryl Reid’s death?

Beryl Reid died on 13 October 1996 from pneumonia and osteoporosis at a South Buckinghamshire hospital following knee surgery.

Who is the author of roll out the Beryl?

An authorised biography, Roll Out the Beryl, was published by Fantom Films on 22 August 2016. Written by Kaye Crawford, it was the first biography to be written of the actress and coincided with the twentieth anniversary of her death.

Where can I buy prints by Beryl Cook?

Beryl Cook prints and paintings, available from Portal Painters. For information about the latest exhibitions please visit the Portal Painters web site.