Phyllis Dalton, a British costume designer known for her work on films like “Doctor Zhivago” and “Henry V,” passed away at the age of 99 in Somerset, England. Her attention to detail and ability to create authentic period costumes earned her Oscars and acclaim in the industry. With a career spanning over 50 years and more than 40 feature films, Dalton’s most celebrated designs include the costumes for “Lawrence of Arabia,” “Henry V,” “Rob Roy: The Highland Rogue,” and “The Princess Bride.”
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Author Bernardine Evaristo 'astonished' to receive one-off £100k prize
SummaryTrailblazing author Bernardine Evaristo expressed her astonishment at receiving a one-off outstanding contribution award commemorating the 30th anniversary of the Women's Prize for Fiction. Known for being the first black woman to win the Booker Prize in 2019 for her novel Girl, Woman, Other, Evaristo highlighted the unexpected nature of this recognition and her feelings of being "blessed." The award includes £100,000 in prize money and a sculpture, celebrating her influential career and advocacy for...
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