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Royal sculptor makes bust of Dame Judi Dench stay on stage to be auctioned for lymphoedema analysis

By Editorial Board Published May 20, 2025 4 Min Read
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Royal sculptor makes bust of Dame Judi Dench stay on stage to be auctioned for lymphoedema analysis

A sculpture of Dame Judi Dench is being auctioned off to boost funds for lymphoedema analysis.

The performing legend sat for royal sculptor Frances Segelman in entrance of an viewers at Claridge’s in London on Monday night time.

“Gemma photographed me a very long time ago and we got on very well, we hit it off,” she stated.

“I didn’t know about lymphoedema then but I have an assistant Jen, who is my assistant in the theatre and she has lymphoedema, [so] through them I’ve become aware of it and aware of how much we need to be aware of it.”

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Sculptor Frances Segelman (left) and Dame Judi Dench

The actor has been dealing with her personal well being points after being recognized with macular degeneration, lately telling Trinny Woodall’s podcast she will be able to now not exit alone as her imaginative and prescient has deteriorated considerably.

The occasion doubled as a birthday celebration for the famend actor, who turned 90 in December.

There have been a number of shock moments, from Simon Callow reciting poetry on stage to an opera singer main a refrain of Completely satisfied Birthday.

Dame Judi’s daughter Finty Williams took to the stage because the sculpture was being made to replicate on her relationship along with her.

Dame Judi Dench hugs her daughter Finty Williams. Pic: PA

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Dame Judi Dench hugs her daughter Finty Williams. Pic: PA

Earlier than studying an excerpt from the youngsters’s guide Guess How A lot I Love You, she famous how the pair all the time recite the road: “I love you to the moon and back.”

Visibly emotional, the award-winning actor stated she was pleasantly shocked by her daughter’s public show of affection.

“I didn’t know that was going to happen. I had no idea,” she stated.

Dame Judi sits while Frances Segelman sculpts a bust of her. Pic: PA

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Dame Judi sits whereas Frances Segelman sculpts a bust of her. Pic: PA

King Charles amongst sculptor’s previous topics

Two statues shall be created from the sculpture carved in Mayfair – one for Dame Judi and one other to be offered at public sale to boost funds for lymphoedema analysis by St George’s Hospital Charity.

Lymphoedema is a persistent situation that causes swelling within the physique, usually within the legs and arms, and develops when the lymphatic system isn’t working correctly.

Frances Segelman is often known as Woman Petchey as she was married to businessman and former Watford FC chairman Sir Jack Petchey, who additionally had the situation.

Her earlier work consists of busts of Queen Elizabeth II, King Charles, and Prince Philip.

Getting the prospect to sculpt Dame Judi was a “dream come true”, she stated.

“[Dame Judi] has got a very pixie-like face, very young, very happy and really gorgeous [with] an amazing spirit that shines through. It’s been absolutely wonderful to be able to sculpture her – such a privilege.”

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