The ‘Love Actually’ actress was forced to wear dead people’s clothes after her pal stole thousands

Actress Meg Wynn Owen, best known for her performances in Love Actually and Pride and Prejudice, was forced to wear clothes belonging to deceased residents of her care home after her caregiver stole thousands from her.

Owen, whose real name was Margaret Wright, suffered from dementia and appointed her boyfriend, costume designer Brian Malam, as chief clerk before she died in July at the age of 82.

But instead of helping Owen with her finances, Malam spent all her hard-earned cash on herself, which amounts to just under $80,000, reports Wales Online.

Between 2015 and 2019, Malam plied Owen’s money as her health deteriorated over the years.

Malam, 60, was sentenced to 32 months in prison.

The costume designer was granted power of attorney over Owen’s finances in 2014. The following year she was transferred to a nursing home.

After being left penniless, Owen wore the clothing of deceased residents. Employees soon became concerned about their finances — or lack thereof — and reported the incident to police in 2020.

Malam, who hails from Wales, pleaded guilty to fraud while serving in a position of trust.

A criminal hearing will take place in March next year.

During her acting career, Owen appeared in films such as Love Actually, Pride & Prejudice, and A Woman in Material. She also appeared in Doctor Who and Upstairs Downstairs.