Obituaries.

Distinguished British actor Paul Scofield, 86, best known for his Oscar-winning performance in A Man for All Seasons (1966), has died. He had leukemia.

Scofield lived a dull life away from the stage and screen:

Scofield was an unusual star -- a family man who lived almost his entire life within a few miles of his birthplace and hurried home after work to his wife and children. He didn't seek the spotlight, gave interviews sparingly, and at times seemed to need coaxing to venture out, even onto the stage he loved.

Even worse was the fact he was a good, kindhearted man without a bit of ego. In short, a total loser.
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