GALLERY: War hero and film star Richard Todd celebrates 90th birthday
Thursday, 8pm - WAR hero and film star Richard Todd celebrated his 90th birthday with a party this evening.
Thursday, 8pm - WAR hero and film star Richard Todd celebrated his 90th birthday with a party this evening.Mr Todd, star of numerous films, including The Dambusters and The Longest Day, had a distinguished military career before becoming a successful actor.
%%Could not get body element policy for VersionedContentId(1.29255.UNDEFINED)He was among the first of the Allied troops to land in Normandy on D-Day.
%%Could not get body element policy for VersionedContentId(1.29254.UNDEFINED)Tonight's party at Grantham House was organised by a group of friends known as the 'Todd Squad'.
%%Could not get body element policy for VersionedContentId(1.29253.UNDEFINED)A Lancaster Bomber flypast was organised to honour the occasion.
%%Could not get body element policy for VersionedContentId(1.29252.UNDEFINED)Speaking at the party, Newark MP Patrick Mercer described Mr Todd as one of the greatest living Englishmen.
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