Frasier bosses included a tribute to Archie Lyndhurst in the premiere episode(Pictures: Instagram / FilmMagic)
Frasier bosses have paid tribute to Nicholas Lyndhurst’s son, Archie, at the end of the reboot’s first episode, following his death in 2020.
The young So Awkward star, who followed his father into acting, was found dead at his home in London, at the age of 19.
It was later confirmed that he died from a brain hemorrhage caused by acute lymphoblastic leukemia.
In a poignant move, Archie was honored during the premiere of Frasier, which arrived on Paramount+ today, starring Nicholas, Kelsey Grammer and Jack Cutmore-Scott.
Before the credits rolled, a message briefly appeared on screen, dedicating the scenes to the late star, as well as former Frasier script supervisor Gabrielle James, and John Mahoney, who played the iconic Martin Crane on the original series.
It said: ‘In loving memory of Gabrielle James and Archie Lyndhurst.’
Nicholas Lyndhurst’s son died in 2020 at the age of 19 (Picture: WireImage)
There was also a tribute to John Mahoney (Picture: Getty)
This was followed by a separate video showing John – who died aged 77 in 2018 – in Frasier’s old apartment, smiling as he declared: ‘It all works out.’
Archie was the only son of Nicholas and Lucy Lyndhurst, who tied the knot in 1999.
The CBBC star had followed in his dad’s footsteps, breaking into acting at an early age.
He starred as Ollie Coulton in the CBeebies series So Awkward, which began in 2015, while also starring alongside Jack Whitehall in Little Crackers and Bad Education.
Archie followed his dad’s footsteps into the acting world (Picture: Instagram)
Following the tragic news of his death, Only Fools and Horses star Nicholas said in a short statement: ‘Lucy and I are utterly grief stricken and respectfully request privacy.’
Lucy shared on Instagram: ‘Dearest friends, it’s so difficult to know where to start. There is no easy way in any of this. On the 22nd September our world blew apart, the damage caused to it totally irreparable.
‘Archie was, and always will remain our everything. Those of you who know us know the catastrophic effect it has had, and will have on us for the rest of our days.
Nicholas said he and wife Lucy were ‘utterly grief stricken’ after Archie’s death (Picture: Rex)
‘Archie was the most extraordinary magical human being we have ever met. We are still learning each day the incredible impact he had on others lives, the kindness and generosity he showed them. He was an old soul and incredibly advanced for his years in many ways.’
‘As his parents we couldn’t be prouder of him for all he achieved in the short time he was given, and especially for the beautiful human being he was,’ she added.
‘We are so grateful and privileged to have been chosen to be his parents. The journey and adventure has been the best anyone could ever have wished for. A truly magical time in every way possible.
‘Life is fragile, precious and sometimes incredibly cruel.’
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Frasier bosses included a tribute to Archie Lyndhurst in the premiere episode(Pictures: Instagram / FilmMagic)
Frasier bosses have paid tribute to Nicholas Lyndhurst’s son, Archie, at the end of the reboot’s first episode, following his death in 2020.
The young So Awkward star, who followed his father into acting, was found dead at his home in London, at the age of 19.
It was later confirmed that he died from a brain hemorrhage caused by acute lymphoblastic leukemia.
In a poignant move, Archie was honored during the premiere of Frasier, which arrived on Paramount+ today, starring Nicholas, Kelsey Grammer and Jack Cutmore-Scott.
Before the credits rolled, a message briefly appeared on screen, dedicating the scenes to the late star, as well as former Frasier script supervisor Gabrielle James, and John Mahoney, who played the iconic Martin Crane on the original series.
It said: ‘In loving memory of Gabrielle James and Archie Lyndhurst.’
Nicholas Lyndhurst’s son died in 2020 at the age of 19 (Picture: WireImage)
There was also a tribute to John Mahoney (Picture: Getty)
This was followed by a separate video showing John – who died aged 77 in 2018 – in Frasier’s old apartment, smiling as he declared: ‘It all works out.’
Archie was the only son of Nicholas and Lucy Lyndhurst, who tied the knot in 1999.
The CBBC star had followed in his dad’s footsteps, breaking into acting at an early age.
He starred as Ollie Coulton in the CBeebies series So Awkward, which began in 2015, while also starring alongside Jack Whitehall in Little Crackers and Bad Education.
Archie followed his dad’s footsteps into the acting world (Picture: Instagram)
Following the tragic news of his death, Only Fools and Horses star Nicholas said in a short statement: ‘Lucy and I are utterly grief stricken and respectfully request privacy.’
Lucy shared on Instagram: ‘Dearest friends, it’s so difficult to know where to start. There is no easy way in any of this. On the 22nd September our world blew apart, the damage caused to it totally irreparable.
‘Archie was, and always will remain our everything. Those of you who know us know the catastrophic effect it has had, and will have on us for the rest of our days.
Nicholas said he and wife Lucy were ‘utterly grief stricken’ after Archie’s death (Picture: Rex)
‘Archie was the most extraordinary magical human being we have ever met. We are still learning each day the incredible impact he had on others lives, the kindness and generosity he showed them. He was an old soul and incredibly advanced for his years in many ways.’
‘As his parents we couldn’t be prouder of him for all he achieved in the short time he was given, and especially for the beautiful human being he was,’ she added.
‘We are so grateful and privileged to have been chosen to be his parents. The journey and adventure has been the best anyone could ever have wished for. A truly magical time in every way possible.
‘Life is fragile, precious and sometimes incredibly cruel.’
Got a story?
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