Sophie de Stempel Biography
Sophie de Stempel is an English artist best known as the wife of the late actor English actor, Ian Holm, who died on June 19, 2020.
De Stempel studied painting at the City and Guild School of Art.
Sophie de Stempel Age
De Stempel was born in 1960, in Hythe United Kingdom. She is 60 years old as of 2020.
Sophie de Stempel and Ian Holm/ Husband
De Stempel got married to actor Ian Holm in 2003 and the couple was together until Holm’s death on June 19, 2020.
Holm was previously married thrice before his marriage to Sophie.
Sophie de Stempel Children
De Stempel and her late husband, Holm did not have any children together.
However, Holm had 5 children from his previous marriages. He had three daughters and two sons. Their names are; Harry Holm, Jessica Holm, Sarah-Jane Holm, Barnaby Holm, and Melissa Holm.
Sir Ian Holm’s Death
Ian Holm died on June 19, 2020, at the age of 88 years. His representative confirmed Ian’s death. Speaking to The Guardian, the representative said;
“It is with great sadness that the actor Sir Ian Holm CBE passed away this morning at the age of 88.
“He died peacefully in hospital, with his family and carer. Charming, kind and ferociously talented, we will miss him hugely.”
Sophie de Stempel Career
De Stempel is an artist. For 8 years, she worked for Lucian Freud and has exhibited at the Albemarle Gallery with Pippa Houldsworth as well as Rebecca Hossack.
De Stempel describes drawing as her passion. “I believe many things, ideas, films start by putting pencil to paper. I have always collected drawings and prints; really it is the beginning of understanding how something could be made, the first steps to painting.
“A bit like the need to see trees in winter, their structure before full bloom, or understanding the inside of a clock.”
Sophie de Stempel Net Worth
De Stempel’s net worth is unknown. However, her husband, Ian had an estimated net worth of around $10 million.