RENOWNED actor Richard Wilson has become an Ardgowan Hospice Patron.
The 89-year-old Greenock-born star is best known for portrayal of Victor Meldrew in the BBC sitcom One Foot in the Grave, which ran for 10 years.
He said: “I am truly honoured and delighted to become an official patron of Ardgowan Hospice.
“As someone born in Greenock, I feel a deep personal connection to the community the hospice serves. Ardgowan Hospice provides outstanding care, compassion, and support to individuals and families facing life-limiting illness, and its role in the local area is both vital and inspiring.
“To be able to support such a remarkable organisation, in the town of my birth, is a privilege. I look forward to helping raise awareness of the hospice’s work and championing its mission in any way I can.”
Colette Cameron, marketing and communications manager at Ardgowan Hospice, said: “We are absolutely delighted to have Scottish actor Richard Wilson OBE offer to become a patron of Ardgowan Hospice. Richard is excited to be involved, and his support means a great deal to us.
“This new relationship is made even more special by the personal connection — his cousin, John Wilson, is a valued member of our board of trustees and previously volunteered as a driver for the hospice. We’re very much looking forward to welcoming Richard to the hospice when he is next in Scotland.”
Announcement on hospice website
