It is with great sadness that branch has just been informed that our dear friend and colleague Bill Geddes passed away peacefully on Sunday evening.
His wife Helen has asked Branch to pass on to all our members and Bills friends and colleagues in the film industry her thanks for all the support she and Bill received from many of his oldest friends and colleagues over the last twelve months, especially towards the end. It was a great comfort to Bill and Helen, and she wanted to express her heartfelt thanks to everyone, through what was a very difficult and challenging time.
Bill had been diagnosed with his illness in January 2024, and was hoping for a positive and successful outcome. Sadly he found out in October that wasn’t to be, and it was a tribute to the man’s character how he faced up to the news, courageously battling to the very end.
Bill was an Ace Grip who had a long and stellar career in motion pictures, working with directors who amongst others included, Stanley Kubrick, John Boorman, and Brian DePalma.
When Grips Branch was formed in 1985, he was elected onto the first committee, serving for several years. Bill was liked by everyone and loved by many, he was a loyal friend, great company and a joy to work alongside. He will be sadly missed by everyone who knew him.
Our condolences go out to his wife, Helen, his two daughters, Sam and Kelly, and his son Paul, and son-in-laws, Andy and Jonathon, grandson Jack and wife Abbie.
Branch Committee.
Very saddened by the news I had the pleasure of working with such a lovely man my condolences to all the family xxxxxxxx
So sorry to hear that. He was a lovely man and an amazing grip. Always had that cheeky twinkle in the eye. RIP Bill
Saddened to hear this news
I had the pleasure of working with Bill on possession and a few other times .
A barrel of laughs and a great learning curve and solid work and life advice i will not forget
RIP Bill x
We all know eventually we come to the end of our time on earth, and many of us have lost loved ones
But when I heard of Bills illness, it really saddened me, though I never worked with him on a Major Film, when ever our paths crossed, what joy and happiness oozed out of him, and that smile I will remember for ever,
How lucky we were to meet him, great sense of humour, master of his craft, I know all of us that our paths crossed will miss him so much,
But let us not forget, we live and work in our bubble, and it is his family and friends that will feel the loss more painfully t…
This is just the worst news, as a young Grip Bill took me under his wing and looked after me. He was just a charming lovely man.