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RIP Sheelagh Wells
Joe Dredd	#1 Posted on 19-08-2025 10:19
Moderator Posts: 2380 Joined: 15.01.22	Sadly, Sheelagh Wells, B7 make-up artist and former partner of Gareth Thomas, and more latterly Joe Nazzaro, passed away on 20th October 2024, according to this article on Warpaint, the web journal for Make-Up Artists. It's also noted on IMDb. Very sad to hear this news, but also not to have been able to pay tribute at the time. Sheelagh, along with Joe, also made the brilliant "Together Again" B7 interview tapes possible, and the wonderful "Inside Story" book. A 2015 interview with Sheelagh can be heard here at Costume Station Zero. B7 gets a short mention just after the 18 minute mark. RIP Sheelagh Wells, and thanks.


Paula	#2 Posted on 19-08-2025 18:47
Moderator Posts: 4960 Joined: 15.01.22	it was a shock to hear of her passing. We were friendly with her after meeting her at a few cons back in the 90's. She is missed! Resist the Host


briggsy1	#3 Posted on 19-08-2025 21:32
Delta Grade Posts: 97 Joined: 17.01.22	The "Inside Story" book is a real labour of love. Sheelagh and Joe's enthusiasm for the programme really shines throughout every page. One of my favourite pieces of B7 Merchandise for sure. RIP.


Brad	#4 Posted on 20-08-2025 04:23
Moderator Posts: 5702 Joined: 15.01.22	Lovely lady. Always so good to the fans. RIP. . . Cockatoo? What Cockatoo? I don't see a Cockatoo!


M1795537OCVirn	#5 Posted on 20-08-2025 09:09
Admin Posts: 14089 Joined: 14.01.22	I met Sheelagh at Who's 7 and remember her as a lovely lady with a big smile, who laughed at Gareth's teasing about her not knowing the proper way to spell 'Shiela'. Sad to hear she's no longer with us. "You're not sulking, I hope?"


trevor travis	#6 Posted on 21-08-2025 12:07
Alpha Grade Posts: 8365 Joined: 16.01.22	Aw, that's sad. She was at a couple of cons I attended in the 1990s and seemed a very nice lady. RIP Sheelagh. Vote Og.


Lurena	#7 Posted on 21-08-2025 21:22
Alpha Grade Posts: 2970 Joined: 16.01.22	Sad news indeed. I never had the chance to meet Sheelagh Wells, but long long ago I learned how to make "blisters", or how to attach an eye patch to a face, or how to create the special effect with spaghetti, macaroni and other stuff. The guy who instructed "special effects" was a regular participant in Sheelagh's Make Up colleges. Thank you for sharing your excellent knowledge Sheelagh Wells, RIP Briggsy1 wrote: Quote The "Inside Story" book is a real labour of love. Sheelagh and Joe's enthusiasm for the programme really shines throughout every page. One of my favourite pieces of B7 Merchandise for sure. I have that book and I agree with you! No, I am not. I am not expendable, I'm not stupid, and I'm not going.


Lorna	#8 Posted on 22-08-2025 14:42
Alpha Grade Posts: 2770 Joined: 16.01.22	Very sad news! I look behind me, what do I see? A pair of golden wings seem to be attached to me.


OracVZen	#9 Posted on 23-08-2025 08:05
Alpha Grade Posts: 9708 Joined: 18.01.22	Never met Her but R.I.P and thoughts go to family and friends I plan to live forever,or die trying. Maximum Power Seek-locate-destroy. [img]https://postimg.cc/gallery/yVLnSLW/[img]


Obsidian	#10 Posted on 23-08-2025 10:43
Moderator Posts: 7888 Joined: 15.01.22	Gee, that's a real shock JD! An Joe was putting up all that stuff on FB before his book came out last year. Together they made the behind-the-scenes live for those of us who had no opportunity to attend cons. How very sad. Don't philosophise at me you electronic moron.


Deva	#11 Posted on 28-08-2025 11:42
Gamma Grade Posts: 104 Joined: 17.01.22	briggsy1 wrote: ↑ The "Inside Story" book is a real labour of love. Sheelagh and Joe's enthusiasm for the programme really shines throughout every page. One of my favourite pieces of B7 Merchandise for sure. RIP. For me too. Very sad news. "Time really is getting short, you know..."


VilaVindicator	#12 Posted on 13-02-2026 03:15
Delta Grade Posts: 15 Joined: 11.08.22	Sad news but memory of yet another who was a part of Gareth Thomas' life. RIP. I did read that at one point they were quite the happy couple. Now look, I've tangled with just about every ugly in the book since I got involved with you lot, but I draw the line at Space Rats. Well, they have no respect for life. They're based on an ancient Earth sect of unbelievable viciousness.