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Stephen Thomas Ward (19 October 1912 – 3 August 1963) was an English osteopath and artist who was one of the central figures in the 1963 Profumo affair, a British political scandal which brought about the resignation of John Profumo, the Secretary of State for War, and contributed to the defeat of the Conservative government a year later.
Shortly after starting at Murray's, Keeler was introduced to a client, the society osteopath Stephen Ward. Captivated by Ward's charm, she agreed to move into his flat, in a relationship she has described as "like brother and sister"—affectionate but not sexual.
Actor James Norton talks about his role as the society osteopath and voyeur who was involved in the 1960s Profumo Affair. He explores the complex and controversial aspects of Ward's character, his relationships with women and his treatment by the establishment.
Jan 26, 2020 · Stephen Ward was a friend and mentor to Christine Keeler, who had an affair with War Secretary John Profumo. He was convicted of living off immoral earnings and died by suicide in 1963 amid the political crisis.
Dec 2, 2013 · A society osteopath who committed suicide after being put on trial over his role in the Profumo scandal was innocent, according to a book being launched by a leading lawyer.
Stephen Ward was a society osteopath who introduced Christine Keeler to the politician John Profumo, sparking a sex and spies scandal that rocked Britain in the 1960s. He was the only person who died as a result of the affair, after being framed and convicted of living off immoral earnings.
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Oct 10, 2022 · The society osteopath and artist, who introduced Christine Keeler to John Profumo, wrote to the Labour leader from prison to plead his innocence. He said he felt he was "being assassinated" by untrue claims and unfair media coverage in the 1960s sex and spies scandal.
