Diane Chenery-Wickens

Diane Chenery-Wickens
Born 1960
Died 2008

Diane Chenery-Wickens (1960–2008) was an English Emmy award-winning film and television make-up artist.[1]

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.[2]

Death

Diane was reported missing in January 2008, after she had failed to arrive for a meeting for the BBC in London.[3] Her body was found on 14 May 2008 concealed close to a lane in Little Horsted, near Uckfield, East Sussex.[2] Her husband, David Chenery-Wickens, was arrested on suspicion of murder, and was eventually charged in May 2008.[3] David Chenery-Wickens was found guilty of murder on 2 March 2009 and sentenced to life imprisonment.[4]

References

  1. ↑ Luck, Adam (20 April 2011). "Britain's forensic scientists are the best in the world: So why is their elite force being disbanded?". Daily Mail. Retrieved 17 January 2017.
  2. 1 2 "Body confirmed as make-up artist". BBC News. 2008-05-16. Retrieved 2008-05-17.
  3. 1 2 "Make-up artist's husband charged". BBC News. 2008-05-16. Retrieved 2008-05-17.
  4. ↑ "Man murdered make-up artist wife". BBC News. 2 March 2009. Retrieved 17 January 2017.
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