Fans of the late veteran British actor Leslie Phillips paid tribute after he died at the age of 98 leaving behind his wife Zara Carr. So, who is Zara? When did they tie the knot? How old is he now? Is he still alive?
Get to know Leslie Phillips’ wife Zara Carr more in this article.
Meet Zara Carr, Wife of Leslie Phillips
Turkish social worker Zara Carr married the late actress Leslie Phillips in front of two witnesses in Mayfair, central London on December 20, 2013, Daily Mail reported. According to the outlet, the actor joked that his wife shares the same name as the Queen’s granddaughter, Zara Phillips.
He said, “You know what it’s called now? Zara Phillips! He’s royalty. But they haven’t won me over yet. It’s time.”
Leslie also spoke about her third marriage saying, “I’m very happy, I’m very happy about it. Actually I’ve been wanting it for a long time. I’m excited for the day and I’m excited for the night. There will be a quiet reception tonight. Having dinner with some friends.”
The couple had shared plans to honeymoon in Spain where he has a home.
Zara also spoke about her marriage to Leslie saying, “I feel really good. I feel very good, very excited. It was quite a surprise when he proposed.” Later, the couple were joined by 40 friends and family for a blessing at a church near the star’s home in northwest London.
The congregation sang several Christmas carols, including Hark! Herald Angels Sing during the 45-minute service. O Little Town of Bethlehem, the Herald Angels Sing, and Come, All Ye Faithful. One guest said: “It was a beautiful ceremony, very moving. Leslie and Zara look so sweet together.”
Zara reportedly helped Leslie cope with the loss of his second wife in 2011. They had known each other for over 10 years before their marriage. Leslie added more about his wife saying, “Zara is a wonderful woman, who not only looks good but has an amazing brain. I love him so much. I suddenly realized that I don’t have much time and wanted to make the most of every moment.”
In April 2022, Express.co.uk reported that Leslie had survived two strokes (six months apart) and Zara was the one who saved her. After her first mild stroke, Leslie shared, “I was too young to just show up. I have everything to live for.” The stroke happened on a bus near his home in Maida Vale, north London on his way home from shopping on Oxford Street.
Fortunately, Leslie survived the ordeal because Zara raised the alarm earlier. The Mirror reports that doctors said he would not have made it if not for his wife’s quick response.
Speaking about the ordeal, Zara said, “Thank God I was there to save his life.”
He told Daily Mail, “Leslie suddenly started leaning on me and couldn’t put the ticket in her coat pocket. He had severe pain in his left arm so I stopped the bus and called an ambulance which took him to University College Hospital in Euston.”
Leslie suffered a second mild stroke, only to be saved this time by his wife. This time, the symptoms were minor seizures, which caused him to turn “black and blue”. He underwent tests at St Mary’s Hospital in Paddington but spent the night at home.
Aside from the two strokes, Leslie suffered another health scare. After his marriage to Zara, a year before his first stroke, Phillips had to cancel their honeymoon so doctors could examine a lump on his face. He had surgery to remove the lump, which was not cancerous.
Leslie was previously married to actress Penelope Bartley in May 1948. They shared four children; Caroline, Claudia, Andrew, and Roger. They finally ended their marriage in 1965. The actor then fell in love with Angela Scoular who was 21 years his junior. They were married in 1982 until Angela’s death in 2011. He had suffered from manic depression and was battling terminal bowel cancer when he took his own life by drinking bleach.
Is Zara Carr Still Alive?
Yes, Zara Carr is still alive as of Nov 2022.
The era of Zara Carr
In 2022, Zara Carr will be 59 years old. Her late husband Leslie Samuel Phillips was born on April 20, 1924, in Tottenham, England.
Zara Carr Job
Zara Carr is known as a Turkish social worker. But, she has never shared her career details publicly on social media. For her late husband, Leslie’s career began in the late 1950s, when she starred in Carry On films, including Carry On Nurse, Carry On Teacher, and Carry on Constable.
In the ’80s, Leslie stepped away from his playboy role to lend gravitas to Sydney Pollack’s best picture Oscar winner Out of Africa (1985) and Steven Spielberg Empire of the Sun (1987). His film resume also includes the directorial debut of Anthony Hopkins, August (1996), starring Bruce Willis The Jackal (1997), Saving Grace (2000), Lara Croft: Tomb Raider (2001), and Color Me Kubrick (2005).
He gained fame for his catchphrases such as “Ding Dong,” “I say,” and “well, hello.”
In his 2012 autobiography, hi, Leslie wrote that “the first time I uttered those two words, I would never have believed that I would become so associated with them in people’s minds for the next 50 years and counting. Even today, I often Ding-Donged as I walked through the streets of London.”
What is Zara Carr’s Net Worth?
In 2022, Zara Carr’s net worth will exceed £1.5 million.
Zara Carr’s height
Based on her photo, Zara Carr stands tall under 5 feet 8 inches.
Related FAQs
Zara Carr was reportedly born and raised in Turkey. He is currently based in North London, England.
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Is Zara Carr On Social Media?
No, Zara Carr doesn’t seem to be on social media.
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