Kate Beckinsale's Stepfather, Renowned TV Director Roy Battersby, Dies at 87

Battersby, who was battling cancer, passed away after a brief illness, leaving Beckinsale and the film industry in mourning.

Kate Beckinsale's stepfather, Roy Battersby, has passed away at the age of 87 after a brief illness.
Battersby was a well-known British TV director, known for his work on shows such as 'Inspector Morse', 'A Touch of Frost' and 'Between The Lines'.
Beckinsale announced the news on her Instagram, sharing a tribute video and expressing her grief over the loss.
Battersby was married to Beckinsale's mother, Judy Loe, since 1997.
He was reportedly battling two unspecified types of cancer and had suffered a stroke last month.