Downton Abbey star Lesley Nicol is left heartbroken as her ‘warrior’ husband David Heald dies

Lesley Nicol’s husband David Heald has died. 

The Downton Abbey star, 68, has been left heartbroken after his passing, with her agent confirming the news to The Sun. 

The English actress, who portrays cook Beryl Patmore in the period drama and follow-up films, had been over in the States performing her one-woman show. 

Lesley was married to spiritual healer David – who was known as Da’aboth Te’He’Ling – for fifteen years.

In a statement provided to The Sun, Lesley’s agent said: ‘I would like to confirm the passing of Lesley’s beloved husband David Heald, known to all his wonderful friends as Da’arboth.

‘Da’arboth was an amazing, unique and inspirational man who was always at Lesley’s side – ‘her warrior’.

‘We are all processing this unexpected turn of events and Lesley would like to thank everyone for their loving and kind messages of support.’