Richard E Grant made a terrible announcement. He said that his wife Joan Washington had passed away. He revealed the news on his social media account, where his fans and followers reacted.

🎵ONLY YOU!🎵Joan – Love of my Life & Giver of Life to our daughter Olivia. Our hearts are broken with the loss of your Life last night. 35 years married & 38 together. To be truly known and seen by you, is your immeasurable gift. Do not forget us, sweet Monkee-mine 💔💔💔💔💔💔

— Richard E. Grant (@RichardEGrant) September 3, 2021

Someone said: ‘I’m so sad and sorry for your loss Richard and Olivia. 💔😢. I’m currently in a hospice with my Wife who’s dying from gbm4 and know that words cannot stem the pain you will be feeling but I send you my very best ❤️🙏🏼XX.’

One other follower posted this: ‘So sorry to hear this Richard. Joan was so kind and wonderful to me. She encouraged me and we had some great laughs together. Sending you lots of love.’

A follower said: ‘Me, too, fifteen months ago after almost 38 years of marriage. I understand exactly what you mean about not having learned to live with it yet. I really can’t see how I ever will, hard as I try. Good luck to you, too.’

Someone said: ‘I’m so sorry for your loss Richard. My thoughts are with you and your daughter whilst you try and come to terms with your heart-wrenching situation. Please know that people are here for you both.
RIP #JoanWashington forever loved White heart.’

A follower posted this: ‘My heart goes out to you Richard. You have spent your life bringing joy to people, I hope the swell of love and affection being returned to you offers some comfort in these very worst of times. Sending you a hug xx and one other fan said: ‘My elderly grandmother once had her purse pinched in a supermarket in Richmond. Your wife was very kind to her and stayed with her until the police came. My sympathies.’

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Mor people continued to send his their love via social media. Let’s keep him, and the family lifted up in prayer.