Lord Bath of Weymouth dies from coronavirus, aged 87: Eccentric owner of Longleat Safari Park known for his string of ‘wifelets’ and frescos of the Kama Sutra at his stately home passes away after a week in hospital
The owner of Longleat Safari Park Lord Bath has died aged 87 after testing positive for coronavirus.
Alexander Thynn, the 7th Marquess of Bath, died at the Royal United Hospital in Bath yesterday after being admitted on March 28.
He was the owner of Longleat Safari Park in Wiltshire and the wider Longleat estate.
Longleat said in a statement: ‘It is with the deepest sadness we have to announce Lord Bath has died at the age of 87.
‘The family would like to express their greatest appreciation for the dedicated team of nurses, doctors and other staff who cared so professionally and compassionately for Alexander in these extremely difficult times for everyone.’
Lord Bath of Longleat is pictured outside Longleat House in Wiltshire, where Longleat Safari Park is