Richard E Grant reveals late wife Joan Washington had lung cancer

Actor says Washington, who died earlier this month aged 71, was diagnosed eight months before her death

Richard E Grant has revealed his wife of 35 years, Joan Washington, was diagnosed with stage four lung cancer eight months before her death.

The actor, 64, known for films including Withnail And I and Can You Ever Forgive Me?, announced Washington, a voice coach, died earlier this month, aged 71, by sharing a video of the pair dancing together to Only You by the Platters on Twitter.