Diane Chenery-Wickens

Diane Chenery-Wickens (1960–2008) was an English film and television make-up artist.

Professional career

Diane Chenery-Wickens had worked as a makeup artist for BBC-TV for over 20 years. As well as working on shows such as The League of Gentlemen, Casualty and Pride and Prejudice she also won an Emmy Award in 2000 for Arabian Nights, and was nominated for a BAFTA Award in 2003 for Dead Ringers.^[1]

Death

Diane was reported missing in January 2008, after she had failed to arrive for a meeting for the BBC in London.^[2] Her body was found on May 16, 2008 concealed close to a lane in Little Horsted, near Uckfield, East Sussex.^[1] Her husband, David Chenery-Wickens, was arrested on suspicion of murder, and was eventually charged in May 2008.^[2] David Chenery-Wickens was found guilty of murder on 2 March 2009 and sentenced to life imprisonment. The judge said he would serve a minimum of 18 years in jail.

References

1. ^ ^{a b} "Body confirmed as make-up artist". BBC News. 2008-05-16. http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/7405900.stm. Retrieved 2008-05-17. 
2. ^ ^{a b} "Make-up artist's husband charged". BBC News. 2008-05-16. http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/7406004.stm. Retrieved 2008-05-17. 

External links

• Diane Chenery-Wickens at the Internet Movie Database

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Name	Chenery-Wickens, Diane
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Date of birth	1960
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Date of death	2008
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