What happened to Valerie Hobson?

What happened to Valerie Hobson?

What happened to Valerie Hobson after the Profumo affair scandal? Following his resignation, Profumo worked as a volunteer at charity Toynbee Hall where he later became its chief fundraiser. Hobson worked alongside him until her death in November 1998 at the age of 81.

Did Profumo’s wife stay with him?

Despite the scandal, Profumo’s wife – actress Valerie Hobson – stayed with him and went on to work alongside him. Hobson had been the star of several well-known films including Werewolf of London (1935), Bride of Frankenstein (1935) and Great Expectations (1946).

What happened Johnny Edgecombe?

He died of lung cancer and kidney cancer in London, aged 77, on 26 September 2010.

How accurate is the trial of Christine Keeler?

So, is it a true story? Yes! The BBC and screenwriter Amanda Coe have been faithful to the events of the true story. All of the major characters from the events of 1961 and 1963 have been involved and from what we have already seen, they are largely truthful to the real events.

What happened to Stephen Ward?

Despite the relative paucity of evidence and the dismissal of most of the charges against him, he was convicted on two counts of living off the earnings of prostitution. Before the verdict was announced, Ward took an overdose of sleeping pills and died three days later.

What happened to Profumo after he resigned?

After his resignation Profumo worked as a volunteer at Toynbee Hall, a charity in East London, and became its chief fundraiser. These charitable activities helped to restore his reputation and he was appointed a Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) in 1975.