Who is Tom Wilkinson's wife Diana Hardcastle and how many children do they have? trends now

Who is Tom Wilkinson's wife Diana Hardcastle and how many children do they have? trends now
Who is Tom Wilkinson's wife Diana Hardcastle and how many children do they have? trends now

Who is Tom Wilkinson's wife Diana Hardcastle and how many children do they have? trends now

Tom Wilkinson had been married to his wife Diana Hardcastle for 35 years before his tragic death on Saturday, aged 75.

The couple first started dating in 1987 after they met on the set of First Among Equals - a political drama about the lives and ambitions of four MPs aspiring to become Prime Minister.

They dated for one year before marrying on January 5, 1988 and have two daughters together, Alice, 34 and Molly, 31.

Here's everything you need to know about the British film star's beloved wife and their three-decades long marriage... 

Diana Hardcastle and Tom Wilkinson attend 66th Annual Golden Globe Awards

Diana Hardcastle and Tom Wilkinson attend 66th Annual Golden Globe Awards

Wilkinson and Hardcastle arriving for the Orange British Academy Film Awards at the Odeon cinema in London's Leicester Square in 2002

Wilkinson and Hardcastle arriving for the Orange British Academy Film Awards at the Odeon cinema in London's Leicester Square in 2002

Wilkinson and Hardcastle arriving at the UK Premiere of The Lone Ranger, at the Odeon West End cinema in London in 2013

Wilkinson and Hardcastle arriving at the UK Premiere of The Lone Ranger, at the Odeon West End cinema in London in 2013

Who is Tom Wilkinson's wife?

Diana Hardcastle, aged 74, is an English actress who is best known for her TV appearances, including the first episodes of the renowned Midsomer Murders.

Hardcastle was born on July 12, 1949 in London and went to Witney Grammar School in Oxfordshire where she studied sciences at A-level with the hope of becoming a doctor.

But after she was cast as the lead in a production of Hedda Gabler, Hardcastle dropped her science A-Levels, opting for Arts subjects instead.

Wilkinson and Hardcastle attend the

Wilkinson and Hardcastle attend the 'A Good Woman' afterparty at Cardu during the 29th Annual Toronto International Film Festival

Hardcastle and Wilkinson at the afterparty for the World Premiere of RocknRolla in 2008

Hardcastle and Wilkinson at the afterparty for the World Premiere of RocknRolla in 2008

Hardcastle and Wilkinson at the Belgravia photocall in 2020

Hardcastle and Wilkinson at the Belgravia photocall in 2020

She went on to study at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (RADA) and

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