Artist Roy Hudd’s Grave Gets Theater Hot Player Poster

The widow of the artist Roy Hudd praised the tombstone of style poster “fantastic” theater placed in his grave.

The comic strip and actor, who lived near Stowmarket in Suffolk, had a career covering more than 60 years, including his longtime broadcast of the BBC Radio 2 The News Huddlines.

Debbie Hudd said she was thinking about an appropriate tribute since her death in March 2020, at the age of 83, and was “overthrown” by the design of Stonemaster Stuart Buckle.

“I had to do things correctly for Roy and I wanted to personalize it – I hope I succeeded,” said Ms. Hudd, who added that she was “delighted with bits”.

Hudd was well known for his many appearances on the radio, the scene and the screen, which in sixties and the 1970s included appearances on Holby City, Coronation Street and Call the Midwife.

His tombstone in Crowfield Church is a cheeky wink to his theater show – Hudd here – and refers to his role of authority on all that concerns Music Hall, known for its elaborate and detailed posters.

It was designed and carved by hand by Mr. Buckle, who is based in Debenham.

Ms. Hudd, she had given Stonemaster her wording and an accidental design before visiting the couple’s house.

“I took him to the office of Roy and all the posters (theatrical) were on the wall, and he was inspired by the posters.

“A month later, he said that he had all the words in a slightly different design, and I was quite nervous about it, but I was just moving – he was like a poster.

“Small withdrawals with a gold leaf, he looks like theater lights – he (Stuart) is so intelligent.

“He did everything by hand, which is fantastic.

“Roy would love it because he was a graphic designer at the very beginning – so he would approve.”

Mr. Buckle, who has worked on many major public artistic projects, has published images of emerging design on social networks.

“What an honor was to make this incredibly special memorial for Roy,” he said.

“A beautiful and appropriate tribute reflecting the vibrant spirit and humor of Roy.”