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Martin Clunes on tough upbringing – death of famous father, fears he’d ‘turn out gay’ and shock cancer diagnosis

Out There star Martin Clunes is one of the UK’s most adored actors - but he had a tough childhood and a strained relationship with his father

Out There star Martin Clunes is one of the UK’s adored actors – but he didn’t have it easy growing up, previously speaking out about the strained bond he had with his father. And it appears show business runs in the family, as his dad Alex was a successful actor. However, Martin was eight when his father, who he described as “the strong and silent type”, died from lung cancer, aged 57.

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