British actor starts fund raising campaign in aid of Nepal

London, 18 June (2021) - Popular British actor, television presenter and writer, Brian Blessed, has initiated a fund raising campaign to help Nepal in its fight against COVID-19.

The 84-year-old actor took part in a 24 hour sponsored silence at his house in Surrey on Sunday. He described the silence as the 'toughest challenge of his life'. It is said he has raised more than £5,000 for PHASE Worldwide which helps change the lives of people in Nepal.