Mark Rimmell, 91, known for his work in David Suchet’s Poirot series, In the Name of the Father (1993) and Hellboy II (2008), moved from Hampstead in northwest London to Budapest back in 2005 after he fell in love with the Hungarian capital during the making of the film Eragon (2006).
But shortly before midnight last Thursday, a fire swept through Mr Rimmell’s home, destroying his museum of antiques and claiming the life of his dog Anton.
Mr Rimmell suffered minor burns and was taken to hospital, but sadly lost his “greatest treasure” in the fire.
From handwritten letters by Elizabeth Taylor, to signed photographs, original scripts and film props, Mr Rimmell has collected an array of precious keepsakes over his 40-year career in the filmmaking industry.
Speaking after the fire, Mr Rimmell said: “My wounds are superficial but painful, I know the mental wounds will take longer”.
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