Last updated on: February 22, 2025
Thomasina Lawson was one of the famous British chef and television personality Nigella Lawson’s sisters, born to Nigel Lawson a British politician and Vanessa Salmon an heiress to J Lyons & Co fortune. Thomasina’s family included Dominic Horatia Tom & Emily Lawson; Thomasina was raised alongside them all.
Quick Facts About Thomasina Lawson
| Full Name | Thomasina Lawson |
| Birthdate | 1961 |
| Died | 1993 |
| Partner | Ivan Hill |
| Education | N/A |
| Age | Passed away at age 32 (1993) |
| Parents | Nigel Lawson, Vanessa Salmon |
| Siblings | Horatia Lawson, Nigella Lawson, Dominic Lawson, Emily Lawson, Tom Lawson |
| Children | N/A |
| Net Worth | <$1 million |
Personal Life
Thomasina lived a quieter, private life than her sister Nigella, who found fame in the culinary world. Thomasina chose not to come forward with information regarding her education, career or relationships that were made public.
Thomasina battled breast cancer until her untimely passing at 32 in 1993, leaving a devastating impactful on her family – especially Nigella who at that point in time was pregnant with their daughter Cosima and named her after Thomasina, so Nigella decided to give Cosima Thomasina as her middle name to honor Thomasina’s memory.
READ ALSO: Nigella Lawson Net worth, Age, Husband, Family, Facts & More
Family Impact
Thomasina’s death left a profound mark on the Lawson family. Nigella frequently speaks about their intimate connection. Losing both Vanessa to liver cancer in 1985 and Thomasina in 1993 brought them closer together as one.
Legacy and Memory
Even though Thomasina lived a brief life, her legacy continues to inspire. Nigella often recalls how much Thomasina taught her. Cosima lives on through family stories about Thomasina; through them, her memory lives on through Cosima’s name.
