Miley Productions Presents: In Conversation With Michael Sheard
Posted by T-bone (01/16/2007)

Early in 2003 the well known actor Michael Sheard helped to launch the first in a series of titles for Miley Productions entitled 'In Conversation With Michael Sheard'.

The production runs for little over an hour and gives an insight in to Michaels life and times from where he grew up through his acting years and beyond. The title was well placed to work in tandem with his autobiography.

Paul Miley 'CEO' of Miley Productions is mentioned many times in Michaels various books and referred to as 'Mr Never On Time'!

'In Conversation With Michael Sheard' went to DVD and was also shown in 3 parts across a UK Cable/satellite TV station.

Check it out here.

Ian Liston checks in and a message from the Sheards
Posted by T-bone (09/04/2005)

Photo courtesy BBC News

The tributes are pouring in and the Sheard family would like to thank you all for your kind words and thoughts. Before you read Ian Liston's memorial below, I have a few announcements from the Sheards.

If you'd like to e-mail your condolences to the Sheard family, you can use the new address I've set up: condolences @ michaelsheard.com. You may not get a reply but do not take that to mean your message wasn't received or appreciated! You can also use the tribute box below which the family is viewing on a regular basis.

As for the funeral arrangements, there will be a short service at the Isle of Wight crematorium on Wednesday September 7th at 3pm. Please, if you do attend, respect the privacy of the family. Although flowers will be welcomed, the family would prefer any gestures of condolance and support to made in the form of donations to the Earl Mountbatten Hospice, Newport, Isle of Wight PO30 2ER UK.

Below is a message from one of Michael's friends and another actor who appeared in The Empire Strikes Back, Ian Liston.

A Message from Ian Liston:

I was greatly saddened to hear of Michael Sheard’s untimely demise.

I last saw him at Celebration III in Indianapolis where he was his usual ebullient self, always ready with a witty remark, the first to indulge in cheerful banter and often (by his own admission!) the last to buy a round at the bar.

It was Michael who first brought me on to the ‘convention’ circuit when he invited me over to an event on the Isle of Wight about ten years ago. I was very unaware of what was expected of a guest but Michael made me feel very welcome and he soon put me on the right track. That was the first time I experienced one of his famous (to the actors involved, often infamous!) question and answer sessions. I soon learned that Michael asked all the questions... and usually gave all the answers.

He never missed a chance to attend a convention or event, however big or small, and his famous ‘badged blazer’ carried his treasured insignia of the many organisations with which had become involved over the years… and in which he maintained a genuine ongoing interest.

Michael was a staunch and fervent advocate for all that was Star Wars. In the many conventions I attended where he was a guest, I never saw him be rude or dismissive to any of the many legions of fans to whom he was a very popular personality. He would always chat with the fans and if he ever tired of their questions, he never showed it.

He will be very sadly missed by so many people he had befriended all over the world as part of the Star Wars circuit. He was a talented and versatile actor and a ‘real pro’ of the old school and I shall miss him enormously.

My sympathy and thoughts go out to his beloved wife, Ros, and his family. May he rest in peace.

Ian Liston
“Wes Janson”

FAREWELL TO MICHAEL SHEARD
Posted by T-bone (08/31/2005)

Photo courtesy BBC News

It is my sad duty to inform everyone that our dear friend Michael Sheard has passed away at his home on the Isle of Wight.

Click Here for the full story at the BBC

A message from Ros Sheard: "My darling husband died on August 31st. He will be sadly missed and he loved you all."

I also learned from Michael's son, Simon, that before he passed on, Michael made a request to have the following message posted on his website for all his friends:

"Thank you my Very Dear Chums - See ya."
Michael Sheard (1940-2005)

Farewell, old friend. We shall miss you dearly.

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