Michael Winner was a national treasure, and report of his recent death was sad news indeed. He was a man of many talents, enjoying successful careers in cinematography, television, and culinary journalism. He also helped to found the Police Memorial Trust.
It comes as no surprise then that the tributes have been flooding in. I for one will never forget his catchphrase: "calm down dear, it’s only a commercial", coined in the Esure adverts.
Anyway, whilst we remember the man, spare a thought for his widow, Geraldine.
Articles in leading papers, such as the Sunday Times, suggest that Geraldine has been left penniless by Michael's death. At first blush, one might assume that Michael has left Geraldine out of his will. More...