Meg Wynn Owen, well known for her roles in “Love Actually” and “Pride and Prejudice,” was forced to wear the clothing of deceased inmates of her care facility after her caretaker stole thousands of dollars from her.
Prior to her death in July at the age of 82, Owen, whose real name was Margaret Wright, appointed her friend, costume designer Brian Malam, as her power of attorney.
However, instead of assisting Owen with her finances, Malam squandered about $80,000 of her hard-earned money on himself, according to Wales Online.
Malam took Owen’s money between 2015 and 2019 as her health deteriorated over the course of those years.
60-year-old Malam has been sentenced to 32 months in prison.
South Wales Police arrested Malam for fraud against Wynn while she was still alive.
Welsh Forces Police
In 2014, the costume designer was handed authority over Owen’s funds. The next year, she entered a care facility.
Owen was clothed in the clothing of deceased inhabitants after being left destitute. In 2020, the event was reported to police as the staff got concerned about her financial situation.
Malam, a Welsh citizen, pled guilty to fraud while in a position of trust.
In March of 2019, there will be a hearing about criminal proceeds.
Owen performed in films such as “Love Actually,” “Pride & Prejudice,” and “A Woman of Substance” throughout her acting career. She appeared on “Doctor Who” and “Upstairs Downstairs” as well.