I wasn’t sure if you heard the news as of yet, but Pete Postlethwaite, who we all knew as Hakeswill (from the televised Sharpe’s series), and many other great performances, just passed away.

Matthew Phillips

You’ve probably already heard but Pete Postlethwaite, who played Obadiah Hakeswill so memorably in the Sharpe TV series, just passed away. Thought you would want to mention this on your website.

Jim Dickey

I was sad to hear this morning that Pete Postlethwaite had died. Will you take Sharpe back in time for one more round of Obadiah and dedicate the book to him? He brought to life the best character ever! James Trethowan

RIP Pete Postlethwaite. Now Hakeswill is well and truly dead. No other actor can replace him. Sad day of the New Year.

David

I just learned that esteemed actor Pete Postlewaite passed away today. His portrayal of Sergeant Obadiah Hakeswill was nothing less than brilliant! I loved to hate the character even more after watching the Sharpe TV series here in the USA. RIP. Paul Leicht

Just read about the death of Pete Postlethwaite. We have lost a truly great actor and human being. Although you hated Hakeswell you had to admire the performance. I have learned that Pete was as far from Hakeswell as it was possible. He will be terribly missed! Best Jim Calvagna

I was very sorry to hear of the death of Pete Postlethwaite, he may not have looked as described in your books but to me he was Obidiah Hakeswill.

Peter Brown

Hello Bernard.I’m sure you have heard the news about the sad passing of Pete Postlethwaite, The actor who played Hakeswill in the Sharpe tv series.He was an excellent actor who brought the character he played ,from the page to the screen, effortlessly. He will be sadly missed. Our thoughts are with his fiends and family at this sad time. R.I.P.

Nick Grant

Bernard First of all best wishes for the New Year. I am sure you will have heard the sad news of the death of Pete Postlethwaite. Whilst I appreciate that the dedication included in your books is entirely a matter for your consideration, would you consider dedicating the next Sharpe book in tribute to this wonderful actor. Best Wishes Steven

Just heard of the passing of Pete Postlethwaite. As Sean Bean will always be Sharpe in my mind, Pete Postlethwaite IS and always will BE Hakeswill. I know you are not a casting director, but could you conceive of a better actor to bring Hakeswill to life, with all of his tics, foibles, and character? He was quite the actor and will be missed.

Randy Yorston