Back to the Future star James Tolkan dies aged 94
James Tolkan, known for Back to the Future and Top Gun, has died aged 94 after a remarkable acting career spanning decades.
Born in Sunbury on Thames, England on18th November 1947
Passed away peacefully at Queen Elizabeth Hospital on 15th November 2025
Aged 77 Years
Much loved Partner of John
Treasured Stepmother of Melina and Lorenzo, and Claudette
Adored Nonna of
Madison and Marcus
Beloved daughter of Arthur and Celina Caroline (Carrie)
Beloved Sister and Sister-in-law of Silvie and Johnny (both dec), Arthur (dec),
Gilbert and Pat (both dec), Fred (dec) and Jill,
Grace (dec) and John, and Hazel 'Trixie' (dec)
Forever loved and cherished by all her Sisters-in-law, Brothers-in-law, Nieces, Nephews, Cousins, Relatives and Friends in England, Australia, Italy and Germany.
Dear Gill, you were there for me always through good and bad, happy and sad. You took on an instant family, and loved them like your own, for that I will be forever grateful. I don't know how I would have survived life without you. I will cherish all the memories we shared; you are finally at peace. Forever loved,
John xxxx
To our Gill, we still can't believe it, the kindest gentle soul you were. For loving us like a mother and taking on our family with all the challenges that came with it. Life will never be the same without you. I was the daughter you never had. No more suffering, no more pain. Rest in peace our sweet Angel and look after our 3 Angel girls in Heaven. Forever loved, Melina and Lorrie xxxx
To Gill, the sunshine and rain will never be the same without you. I will forever miss you.
Rest in peace, with love Claudette xxxx
To my lovely jubbly Nonna Gill, sharing a birthday with you was always our thing, our quiet little bond no one else ever got to have. I was your girl and you loved me with a softness and strength I'll carry for the rest of my life. This year and every year after, i'll blow out my candles without you beside me, and that will be the hardest part. I will still make a wish for both of us.
I'll miss everything about you, especially the way you'd greet me with "come give me some sugar", a line that will stay tucked in my heart forever. Every cup of tea I drink now, i'll picture you sitting with me, just like you always did. Life already feels different without you here, but your love doesn't go anywhere, it stays with me, wrapped around me always. Rest peacefully Nonna Gill. I love you to the moon and back, forever.
Madison xxxx
To Nonna Gill, we had great memories together. I wish we had more time; I will cherish you always. Rest in peace. With love Marcus xxxx
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