Sir Noel Coward 1899 – 1973

Biography

Legendary playwright (‘Blithe Spirit,’ ‘Private Lives’), actor, singer and songwriter (‘The Stately Homes of England,’ ‘Don’t Put Your Daughter on the Stage, Mrs. Worthington,’ ‘Mad Dogs and Englishmen’). When asked what he would be remembered for after death, he replied “Charm.” Buried at Firefly Hill, Jamaica. (bio by: David Conway)  Family links:  Parents:  Arthur Sabin Coward (1857 – 1937)  Violet Agnes Coward (1863 – 1954)  Spouse:  Graham Payn (1918 – 2005)*  Siblings:  Russell Arthur Blackmore Coward (1891 – 1898)*  Noel Coward (1899 – 1973)  Erik Vidal Coward (1906 – 1933)* *Calculated relationshipCause of death: Heart attack