By Amber Crawford
Lesley Nicol, star of the hit TV series Downton Abbey, has lost her husband to Covid at the age of 68 right after he announced he received a spring Covid booster shot.
Nicol, 68, is well-known for her portrayal of Beryl Patmore in Downton Abbey. She was married to her husband, David Heald, for 15 years.
Heald – who was also known as Da’aboth Te’He’Ling – has previously suffered from heart problems. He had heart bypass surgery and a stroke in 2009, which he says led him to discover his “spiritual side”.
On April 26, Heald posted on Facebook that he had tested positive for Covid after receiving a spring Covid booster shot, which is reserved for those at or above age 75. However, those with certain health conditions or a weakened immune system may also be eligible for the jab, as well as those who live in a care home for older people.