Editing Michael Redgrave (section)

===Illness and death===
In 1976, after suffering symptoms for many years, Redgrave was diagnosed with rapidly advancing [[Parkinson's disease]]. He began a regimen of therapies and medications that caused disorientation and other [[side effect]]s. Costs for his healthcare expenses and his diminished earning power caused the family to apply for public assistance from the King George's Pension Fund. In an interview on his 70th birthday, he said: "For a long time, nobody understood the Parkinson's condition, and directors thought I was just forgetful or drunk – and even now the work isn't easy. The difficulty is not just remembering lines but getting from place to place."<ref name=spoto />{{rp|p.258}}

Redgrave died in a nursing home in [[Denham, Buckinghamshire|Denham]], Buckinghamshire, on 21 March 1985, from Parkinson's disease, the day after his 77th birthday. He was cremated at [[Mortlake Crematorium]] and his ashes were scattered in the garden of [[St Paul's, Covent Garden]] (The Actors' Church), London.<ref>Wilson, Scott. ''Resting Places: The Burial Sites of More Than 14,000 Famous Persons'', 3d ed.: 2 (Kindle Location 38997). McFarland & Company, Inc., Publishers. Kindle Edition.</ref>