Sofia de Stempel (born 1960) is a British artist from Hythe, UK. Also, she was the former life model. She became famous after a relationship with Ian Holm (English actor). However, Ian suffered from prostate cancer in 2001. She took treatment from the team of doctors. Soon, she revealed that she was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease in recent years.
Death of Ian Holm on June 19, 2020.
Ian Holm died in hospital in London on June 19, 2020. LOTR fans and fellow celebrities have paid tribute to his death. He left behind his better half, Sophie, and his children by different women.
Early life
In 1960, Ian Holm’s wife was born in Hythe, UK. On her birthday in 2020, Sophie de Stempel turned 60. However, she did not reveal the details of her mom and dad. She learned painting skills at the City and Guild School of Arts.
In his interview with the Royal School of Drawing, he shared his passion for painting. He believed in many things while drawing with pencil and paper. At first he understood the different steps of painting.
Marriage to Ian Holm and children
Ian Holm with his wife, Sophie de Stempel
In December 2003, Ian and Sophie de Stempel got married. Still, the duo had no children in their relationship. On the other hand, Mr. Holm was the father of three daughters, Jessica Holm, Sarah-Jane Holm and Melissa Holm, and two sons named Barnby Holm and Harry Holm.
He was involved in martial relations with the women Lynn Mary Shaw, Sophie Baker and Penelope Wilton (Actress).
| Lifestyle/Biography | |
|---|---|
| Full name | Sofia de Stempel. |
| Nickname | Sophie… |
| Profession | Artist. |
| in the news for | Her husband Ian Holm died on June 19, 2020. |
| Gender | Woman. |
| Date of Birth (DOB), Birthday | 1960 |
| Age (as of 2020) | 60 years old . |
| Instagram account | https://www.instagram.com/sophiedestempel (1.7K followers). |
| Nationality | British. |
| Birthplace/Hometown | Hythe, UK. |
| ethnicity | British. |
| Sexuality (gay or lesbian) | Heterosexual |
| zodiac birth sign | N/A |
| Religion | Christian. |
| house location | London. |
| Physical Statistics | |
| height (height) | Feet inches: 5′ 4″ . Centimeters: 163cm . Meters: 1.63 meters . |
| Weight | Kilograms: 55kg . Pounds: 123 pounds . |
| eye color | Dark brown. |
| Shoe Size (UK) | 6.5. |
| Hair color | Blond. |
| Last update | On June 20, 2020 (© Dreshare.com). |
| Family | |
| Highest Rating | Arts Degree. |
| Teaching. | High school. |
| College | School of Arts of the City and the Guild. |
| personal life information | |
| Fathers | Father : Not known. Mom : Name not found. |
| Brothers | It will be updated soon. |
| Marital status | Married. |
| hobbies | Frame. |
| husband’s name | Ian Holm. |
| Kids | None. |
| Can | |
| Earnings and Income | Through his art exhibition. |
| Heritage (as of 2020) | 700 thousand pounds sterling. |
Some interesting facts about Sophie de Stempel
- Sophie found her passion for drawing in her childhood.
- Ian Holm’s wife worked for Lucian Feud for more than eight years.
- Sophie de Stempel showed her work at Albemarle Gallery together with Pippa Houldsworth and Rebecca Hossack.
- She is the mixed shows curation department of the Sigmund Freud Museum.
- Additionally, he earned around 1,700 followers on his official Instagram account. She showcased her artwork on her social media accounts.
- Sophie gave her contributions to social work through her charity work.
- Ian took formal acting training from the Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts.
- In 1954, he made his stage debut.
- He made his London debut in the play Love Affair.
- Holm became the well-established star of the Royal Shakespeare Company.
- He played the role of Richard III in “The War of the Roses” on the BBC show.
- On the other hand, he acted in minor roles in movies like “Oh! What a Lovely War” (1969), “Nicholas and Alexandra” (1971), “Mary Queen of Scots” (1972) and “Young Winston” (1972).
- He earned a BAFTA nomination for the television series Game, Set and Match (1989).
- He continued to act in Shakespeare’s plays.
- Ian appeared in David Cronenberg’s films like Naked Lunch (1991) and eXistenZ (1999).
- He had played the role of Napoleon Bonaparte in the television miniseries Napoleon and Love (1974), Terry Gilliam’s Time Bandits (1981), and The Emperor’s New Clothes.
- In his career, he was nominated twice for Emmy Awards for the PBS broadcast King Lear of the National Theater Production.
- He once claimed that Harold Pinter was his favorite actor and playwright.
- Holm reunited with Kenneth Branagh in the horror film titled Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein (1994). Additionally, she played the role of Kenneth’s father, Victor Frankenstein.
- He won the special prize at the Cannes Film Festival for his appearance in the British historical drama film Chariots of Fire (1981).
- Wealth Valuation: Sophie de Stempel’s calculated net worth is around £700K pounds (as of 2020 records). She earns a decent income from her painting work and exhibits. She also lives in the city of London.
- Before Ian’s death, his last two films “The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey” (2012) and “The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies” (2014).
- In 1998, he was awarded a Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) in his birthday honours.
- Ian earned award nominations and honors at prestigious award functions such as the Primetime Emmy Award, Screen Actors Guild Awards, Broadcast Film Critics Association, Annie Award, and Toronto Film Critics Association.
- The list of his television shows includes The Man in the Iron Mask, The Lost Boys, The Endless Match, Murder by the Block, 1006: The Battle for Middle Earth, and The Borrowers.
- He felt lucky for his first meeting with Henry Baynton (Shakespearean actor). With Baynton’s help, he received admission for acting training at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts.