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Michelle Cullen

RTE Late Late Show viewers spot unusual 'double accessory' worn by Richard E Grant following 'tearful' interview

Eagle-eyed RTE Late Late Show viewers spotted a "double accessory" worn by Richard E Grant with a "beautiful" meaning behind it.

The actor appeared on the Friday night talk show and spoke about the recent passing of his wife, Joan.

Many Viewers were moved to tears by Richard's eloquent words about his late wife as he shared how the couple met, fell in love and had a long and happy marriage.

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The Withnail and I star announced the tragic death of his wife of 35 years on September 3, taking to social media to confirm the sad news and pay tribute to voice coach and mother of his daughter Olivia.

"ONLY YOU! Joan – Love of my Life & Giver of Life to our daughter Olivia. Our hearts are broken with the loss of your Life last night. 35 years married & 38 together," the actor tweeted at the time, alongside a clip of him and his beloved Joan.

"To be truly known and seen by you, is your immeasurable gift. Do not forget us, sweet Monkee-mine."

Speaking with Ryan Tubridy, Richard said he still speaks to Joan about what is going on in his life but has the conversations in his head now instead of out loud.

Richard E Grant (RTE)

But one of the actors' accessories drew the eye of some viewers as they spotted that Richard was wearing two watches.

Richard is a dual citizen of the United Kingdom and Eswatini (formerly Swaziland).

He wears a watch on each wrist, one given to him by his dying father , permanently set on Swaziland time and the other to UK time.

Viewers were moved by the interview as they took to Twitter to share their thought.

One person wrote: "That interview with Richard E Grant was an absolutely wonderful summary of the joy we can take in memories when we need to fend off the stealthy foe of grief. #LateLate #LateLateShow ".

Another said: "Have always considered Richard E Grant to be an absolute gentleman, and this is further evidence of it #LateLateShow ".

A third said: " #LateLateShow @RichardEGrant is such a beautiful soul, so genuine. His love for Joan still lives on."

While a fourth wrote: "Really enjoyed that interview, but it would be hard not to, Richard seems like such a genuinely lovely, interesting man #LateLate #LateLateShow ".

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