Tributes to Tunbridge Wells entertainer Stephen Upsall who died on Saturday
GLOWING tributes have been paid to popular Tunbridge Wells personality and "consummate performer" Stephen Upsall who died suddenly on Saturday.
Described as "an entertainer to the last", the 40-year-old who lived in Rotherfield was well known in Tunbridge Wells as an actor and stand-up comedian.
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He was also the publicity and marketing officer for Tunbridge Wells Theatre Company.
The father-of-two had recently been diagnosed with leukaemia.
Close friend and fellow actor Stephen Batchelor told the Courier: "He was an incredibly talented, inventive and generous chap who would always light up the company that he was in, making people laugh and groan in equal measure.
"It's not too much to say that his passing leaves a big hole not just in the lives of his friends and family, but in Tunbridge Wells as a whole. He was an absolute one off and we won't see his like again," he added.
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by Francesca Watson, Tunbridge Wells
Monday, September 13 2010, 6:41PM
“I knew Stephen at Claremont Primary School. He was always the cheeky chap of the class, making me laugh and I was glad to catch up with him again a few years ago. I was so impressed with what he had achieved and how he had become such a renowned resident of Tunbridge Wells. My thoughts are with those he left behind. He will be very much missed.”
by Karen Woodward, Tunbridge Wells
Friday, September 10 2010, 7:12PM
“Cannot believe we have lost such a great man. He had many talents and was always cheering me up. I am going to miss him alot as will everyone else. Plays and rehearsals wont be the same without him. He always lit up the whole room with his humour and talent.
My thoughts are with Yasper, Florence and all his loved ones.”
by Anne Lithgow, Tunbridge Wells
Friday, September 10 2010, 1:47PM
“Stephen's untimely and tragic death has left a huge void in our family. He was a much loved Grandson and Nephew. Stephen was kind, considerate and generous to a fault and not forgetting his fabulous sense of humour. He was a wonderful family man and devoted to Florence and Yasper. As a family we will miss him desperately.”
by Sarah, T.wells
Friday, September 10 2010, 10:44AM
“Very shocked to hear this sad news. Thoughts are with his family and loved ones.”
by Paula Mitchell, Tunbridge Wells
Thursday, September 09 2010, 1:18AM
“Stephen leaves a huge hole in our family. We will all miss him. Paula, Yasper & Florence.”