Suzanne Shaw, a singer and actress known for her roles in Hear'Say and Emmerdale, publicly accused her stepmother, Irene Marshall, of unfairly inheriting her late father's entire estate on a television show. Shaw claimed the inheritance should have been split equally.
Marshall, now married for a fifth time and living in Cyprus, refuted Shaw's claims, stating that she was shocked and hurt by the public accusations. She explained that her inheritance was due to previously investing her own funds in their shared property and covering financial obligations after Vincent's death, including funeral costs and previously booked family vacation.Â
Marshall described the will as a 'mirrored will,' where assets would transfer to the surviving spouse. She also mentioned that Shaw's brother inherited the family business. She questioned why Shaw brought up the issue 13 years later and did not contest the will at the time.
A source close to Irene's family expressed anger towards Shaw's statements, noting the situation is more complex than depicted. Neither of Irene's children chose to comment publicly.
Shaw shared her emotional pain over the situation during the television interview, explaining that the perceived unfairness caused a significant rift with parts of her family. She mentioned feeling undervalued and sad.
The interview sparked discussion on social media with comments from personalities like Supernanny Jo Frost, who emphasized the importance of open communication within families. Shaw previously described her difficult experience witnessing her father's deterioration from a terminal illness.