Overview

• Royal sculptor Frances Segelman crafted a bust of Dame Judi Dench in just two hours before an audience of 200 at Claridge’s in London.
• The event raised awareness and funds for lymphoedema research, a chronic condition causing tissue swelling, often linked to cancer treatments.
• Two bronze statues will be cast from the clay model—one for Dench and the other to be auctioned through St George’s Hospital Charity, with bids now open.
• The evening also celebrated Dench’s 90th birthday, featuring performances by Simon Callow, an opera-led chorus, and a tribute from her daughter, Finty Williams.
• Segelman, whose late husband also suffered from lymphoedema, emphasized the need for greater awareness and support for those affected by the condition.