CONDOLENCES to Dame Judy Dench, daughter of a Tyldesley doctor, who lost her actor husband Michael Williams to lung cancer this week.

The devoted couple who were married for 29 years, had "A Fine Romance" in life and on the TV show in which they played Mike and Laura, who reluctantly fell in love as they approached middle age.

One of my favourite actresses, Dame Judy must be devastated, but will without doubt bounce back after a period of mourning to resume her Oscar winning career.