British actress Charlotte Brosnan is best described as a calm, gentle and charitable soul who was loved by many who knew her personally as well as her fans. Charlotte who has only had a number of movie appearances which includes her debut film NYPD Blue, The Nevhew, The Disappearance of Kelvin Johnson and a few more are remembered for her impressive performances that leave moviegoers waiting for her back to the big screen. However, such hopes will never be fulfilled as Pierce Brosnan’s lovely daughter died of ovarian cancer in 2013.
Charlotte Brosnan’s Bio
Charlotte Brosnan whose birth name was CharlotteEmily Harris was born in the home of Cassandra Harris, a popular actress and Dermot Harris, producer, in London, England. His birth took place on November 27, 1971.
Although she lost her biological father as a teenager, the actress had another father figure when her mother married famous James Bond actor, Pierce Brosnan, whom Charlotte gave the surname Brosnan.
The actress has a total of four siblings namely Christopher, her brother with whom she shares the same biological parents as Sean, Paris and Dylan, her half-siblings. In December 1991 Charlotte’s mother died of ovarian cancer and a few years later Pierce Brosnan married Keely Shaye Smith – the mother of Dylan Brosnan and Paris Brosnan.
The life of the actress
Charlotte’s upbringing in the household of the movie star 007 gave her insight into the world of entertainment. However, regardless of the fact that she was surrounded by parents who made success in the entertainment industry, it did not affect her upbringing as much as she was brought up like any other normal child.
Over the years, her parents’ talents tarnished her and her passion for acting intensified over time, which she unleashed in the early 90s. Charlotte Brosnan was featured in NYPD Blue and then, in 1996, she starred in the movie The Disappearance of Kevin Johnson. Two years later came The Nephew which was a major hit for her and caught the attention of many.
Along the line, Charlotte has decided to quietly return to not acting and tending to her house, but her roles in the movies are undoubtedly spectacular and fans have been impressed with her performance. It was really no surprise to be a family of movie stars.
Charlotte Brosnan’s battle with depression
Unfortunately, the actress became addicted to the use of drugs and alcohol, sources linked to the loss of her mother, which reportedly had a crippling effect on her life. Moreso, Charlotte’s chaotic affair with her boyfriend, Alex Smith, did not help solve the problem and the combination of these problems caused her to descend into depression.
It is also known that the actress was not the only woman who had a difficult time, her brother Christopher also faced the problems of drug and alcohol addiction. Eventually, Charlotte and her brother had to seek professional help for their state and it served them well.
The death of Pierce Brosnan’s daughter
Besides her bout of depression, Charlotte Brosnan was later diagnosed with ovarian cancer, and on June 28, 2013, after battling the disease for about three years, she gave up the ghost.
The vibrant and talented actress was on top of her life when she died surrounded by her loved ones. It was also revealed that ovarian cancer was a familiar ailment in her ancestry, as it ran from her grandmother to her mother and eventually, it caught up with Charlotte as well.
Moreover, it was obvious that Pierce Brosnans death hurt him very much, as he loved Charlotte over the years and the connection between them was undeniable, even to the public. They were so close that they even attended several events such as the British Academy’s Orange Film Awards, Golden Globe Awards and other events together.
We also understand that two weeks before her death, Alex Smith, her longtime boyfriend, married her in a secret ceremony. Charlotte Brosnan had two children for Alex: a daughter, Isabella Smith, born August 15, 1998, and son Lucas Smith, born April 16, 2005.
