Duncan Lindsay Wednesday 24 Aug 2016 1:15 pm. The hairdresser had been undergoing treatment since her diagnosis in an attempt to prolong her life, but an MRI scan recently revealed that the chemotherapy had stopped working, after she began suffering spells of memory loss and zoning out. The actress was diagnosed with breast cancer in January 2019, but announced a year later that she was cancer free and in recovery. passed away on 15 June 2018 from an undisclosed illness, Sandy Ratcliff died on 7 April 2019 aged 70, Actor Nicky Henson died on 19 December 2019. to life in prison with a whole life order. You can various bits of trivia about these EastEnders stars, such as where the actor was born and what their year of birth is. Actress June Brown, who played the much-loved character Dot Cotton on EastEnders for more than three decades, died in April at the grand age of 95. No cause of death was given. She died on 29 March, having undergone radiotherapy treatment. The actor appeared in the recurring role of Masood Ahmeds brother Inzamam Ahmed between 2008 and 2010. The popular character, as viewers . Dr Legg was one of the original characters in the long-running BBC One soap, created by Tony Holland and Julia Smith, and he served as Walford's local GP until 1997. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. A family friend revealed the news but did not announce a cause of death. The actor, born as Peter Devine, played the character on and off from 2000 and made his final appearance in July 2010 when his character was killed off in an emotional storyline related to alcohol abuse. EastEnders cast list, including photos of the actors when available. Gretchen Franklin, who played Walfords notorious gossip Ethel Skinner, died on 11 July 2005, four days after her 94th birthday. The actors death was revealed in an announcement made by her heartbroken friend and comedy partner, Sue Ryder. I had around 21 medical procedures over 12 months.". Actor and musician Tommy Eytle died on 19 June 2007 aged 80 from a heart attack. Melville had been. Ashs unexpected passing has hit us all hard, but we want to take the time to remember his larger than life spirit. His family have set up a tribute website, where they are raising money for the NSPCC and suicide prevention charity Andys Man Club. Another wrote: Farewell my lovely friend Jennifer Wilson who has passed away in Cannes aged 89. Do not sell or share my personal information. Fenton appeared in the first episode of EastEnders in February 1985 and his . He said work had been his "saviour" and that his "wonderful" family had got him through the tough times. Dr Harold Legg and Dot Cotton in the Queen Victoria pub in 2000, Fenton was among the original cast of EastEnders from 1985, On board the worlds last surviving turntable ferry. Veteran actress Pat Coombs died on 25 May 2002 from emphysema, aged 75. He made sporadic appearances after that, with his character bowing out of the Walford soap in 2019 in emotional fashion, when he died of cancer. We were truly honoured to work with her on this wonderful co-production of Nine Night and are doing everything we can to support her family, the company and staff across both theatres., Original reporting and incisive analysis, direct from the Guardian every morning, 2023 Guardian News & Media Limited or its affiliated companies. I used to love it when he was trying to remember his lines in rehearsal and he would just blunder and bluster until the correct word came out.". Given the new filming snaps, it's been confirmed she does die soon and that viewers have just weeks left of Lola onscreen. Said at the time: Whilst at a party, Joseph rang his girlfriend and explained that he did not feel well. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. Arthur Fowler was an EastEnders legend. Her agent of nearly 30 years, Donna French, said: "It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved client Lynda Baron. Former EastEnders star Samantha Womack reveals she is cancer free five months after her diagnosis, Actor Bill Treacher who played Arthur Fowler in EastEnders dies at 92, Martine McCutcheon's brother dies aged 31. Natalie Cassidy. His EastEnders character known as Dirty Den after getting 16-year-old Michelle Fowler (Susan Tully) pregnant, was the Queen Vics first landlord and was known for his tempestuous relationship with first wife Angie Watts (Anita Dobson) as well as his shady dealings. As an actor, he was meticulous and he went to great lengths to portray Arthur, from the smallest scenes to the heartbreaking stories. Henson's most recent acting credit was as Latham in the crime drama Tango One in 2018. Privacy Policy, EastEnders spoilers: Sonia throws Reiss out after gobsmacking discovery, EastEnders spoilers: Linda facing agonising life sentence after tragic death, The Masked Singer judge Mo Gilligan calls for EastEnders role as he turns to acting, EastEnders spoilers for May 1, 2023: Keanu is arrested and Denise tries to get Jack back, EastEnders spoilers: Jay and Lola hit with undertaker setback amid death story, spotted filming on-location in Margate last month, stay updated on all things soaps on our homepage, EastEnders spoilers: 56 pictures reveal christening destroyed, two arrests and resident left to die, Do not sell or share my personal information. Known for her roles in Coronation Street and Shameless, the actress died suddenly in March following a 'sudden accident'. The former On the Buses and EastEnders actor Anna Karen has died in a fire at her east London home.. "Maggie passed away yesterday with her family around her, said the statement. NCIS: Actress Lisa Banes was killed in a hit-and-run incident in June 2021. Lola is in a wheelchair in the scenes, with spoilers confirming that her heath will deteriorate in the coming weeks ahead of her death. Treacher was one of the first actors to be cast in the BBC One soap, appearing in the first episode in February 1985. Jags was last seen on screens in October last year (Picture: BBC) Ben is riddled with guilt. EastEnders spoilers: Who is shot as Phil and Ben Mitchell prepare to kill Keanu Taylor tonight? We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. One Love Aunty Maggie! Some characters aren't killed off even when the actor dies in real life (it could be some years after they departed). A former EastEnders actor has suggested she was axed from the soap after she refused to play a racist. Lola first joined the soap in 2011, and after being written out in 2015 she returned again in 2019 with daughter Lexi. EastEnders lost an iconic actor when Ashvin Luximon, best known for playing Asif Malik, died in July at the age of just 38. From 1967 to 1977 EastEnders star Leslie Grantham, who is best known as Dirty Den, served 10 years in prison for murder. He sang a mean karaoke tune and had a voice loud enough to hear from space! Edna Dore appeared in the early days of the soap as Frank Butcher's mum Mo (Picture: Rex Shutterstock) Actress Edna Dore passed away on 11 April 2014 aged 92 from emphysema. Emmerdale star Andy Devine passed away in January and was best known for his role as Shadrach Dingle on the ITV soap. Join the community by leaving a comment below andstay updated on all things soaps on our homepage. TV Shows. EastEnders viewers were aware that Lola would die before the festive season, with a historic flash-forward scene to Christmas 2023 having seen her picture sitting on the bar, which is usually a mark of respect from the Queen Vic owners for a resident who has died. In 2018, Joseph appeared on Coronation Street as a buyer interested in purchasing Eileen Grimshaw's car. Harry, the younger brother of Charlie Slater (Derek Martin) appeared in the soap in 2001 as the uncle who it later transpired had raped Kat Slater (Jessie Wallace) when she was 13, resulting in her falling pregnant with Zoe (Michelle Ryan) who previously thought Kat was her sister, with the truth revealed in one of the years most famous moments. Luximon, who was from Enfield, North London, also appeared in Grange Hill and TV series Hope and Glory. "Bill was a brilliant actor and a wonderful husband and father, plus a very fine human being. Updated 13:25, 7 JAN 2022 George Rossi (left) has died at the age of 60 (Image: Carlton Television) The Bill actor George Rossi has died at the age of 60, his devastated family have confirmed. The actor died from lung cancer in June 2018 at the age of 71. 1984-1988. The shows had its fair share of big storylines and memorable moments over the decades of course and paid host to its fair share of characters, played by some pretty big names. The Irish star played Pauline Fowlers great-niece Mary Flaherty on the long-running BBC soap from 1997 to 1999. I was always very, very immature in fact, Ive only grown up recently., Paying tribute to Henson, EastEnders actor Stuart Antony tweeted: "RIP the wonderful Nicky Henson - the man with million stories all of them funny. "He sang a mean karaoke tune and had a voice loud enough to hear from space. He appeared in the earliest episodes of EastEnders before the character was written out for several months, re-appearing briefly in December 1985 as well as in 1986 and 1987. Wilson became a household name after her roles as Mrs Bradbury in Corrie and Lily Compton in Casualty. Fenton was in the first episode of. The character, the grandmother of Alfie (Shane Richie) and Spencer Moon (Christopher Parker) was a part of Walford from 2002-2005, with the character sadly dying from an aortic aneurysm, but not before the classic episode in which she and Alfie visited her late husband Williams grave in Normandy which won a British Soap Award for best single episode. The performer also had roles in hit 70s shows The Brothers and Special Branch. She was nearly 90 and had a wonderful career and will be much loved by all for her beauty and talent.. In 2015, he said he was suffering from ataxia, a disorder that can affect co-ordination, balance and speech. He appeared briefly in EastEnders in 2006 as Honey (Emma Barton)'s dad Jack Edwards - with the character . "He felt privileged to have worked with some of the greats of the theatre, including Samuel Beckett, Orson Welles and Jonathan Miller," they added, noting how his passion for painting and singing were of equal importance to him. "He brought laughter and the best cuddles.". Recently, Lola actress Danielle Harold took to social media to thank fans for their support as she filmed some of her final scenes on the show. Pictures on the tribute website include the actor speaking at a wedding, an early secondary school snap and a recent black and white image of the actor in a frame with an oil candle burning in his memory. One said: Dear All to say sad news that the lovely wonderful English actress Jennifer Wilson has left us on 29th March. Tumour charity says EastEnders story is important, More than 20,000 Russians dead in Bakhmut, US says, Kim Kardashian and Serena Williams arrive at Met Gala, Trump rape accuser says her generation stayed quiet, 'My wife and six children joined Kenya starvation cult', On board the worlds last surviving turntable ferry. ", A statement from his family added: "Nicky Henson has died after a long disagreement with cancer.". Bill was an utter professional, a wonderful man. The following is a list of characters who currently appear in the programme, listed in order of first appearance. This video has been removed for right reasons Actor Nicky Henson, who appeared in TV shows including Fawlty Towers, EastEnders and Downton Abbey, has died at the age of 74. Mr Treacher died late on . An EastEnders spokesman said the soap team was "deeply saddened" to hear the news of his death. Luximon also appeared in promotional videos for bus safety and British Airways. EastEnders viewers will remember him as Dot Cottons conman husband Charlie Cotton, who appeared in the soap from 1986-1990 later dying off-screen in a lorry accident in 1991. Sian played Frankie Pierre in EastEnders from 1996-1997, a soul singer who had a string of flings with Walford men before the character moved away from the Square. Most recently, she . Actress Gemma McCluskie was tragically found dead in Londons Regents Canal on 6 March 2012 aged just 29, after disappearing from her home a few days earlier with her brother Tony later convicted of her murder. Baron starred opposite Sir David Jason and Ronnie Barker as Nurse Gladys Emmanuel in the hit show Open All Hours, which ran for four series starting in 1976. #EastEnders pic.twitter.com/8Fx8V5LJmQ, BBC EastEnders (@bbceastenders) February 15, 2019, Fenton also appeared in Doctors, Doctor Who: Death Comes to Time and Give My Regards to Broad Street. He made his acting debut in 1958 with Up the Creek.. EastEnders fans can expect devastating scenes in the coming weeks, as a character is killed off as part of a tragic storyline. Bill will always be remembered for his charm, sense of humour - with a smile that lit up the room - and more importantly as a family man who was devoted to his wife and children. Confirming news of Henson's death on Monday, friend Ian Oglivy posted to Facebook: "After an illness which started twenty years ago, and which was born with great fortitude and good humour, my oldest and dearest friend, my mate Nicky Henson, has gone. He is also known for . 7 Actor Nicky Henson, 74, has died after battling cancer for 19. Three fire engines and around 20 firefighters rushed to the blaze but despite their best efforts, Anna died at the scene. 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Actor played Asif Malik, naughty school friend of Martin Fowler, in soap opera between 1999 and 2003. Our love and thoughts are with Leonards family and friends., Dr Harold Legg. Why AI Has Some Viewers Asking Which Film Actors Are Real. Explore in 3D: The dazzling crown that makes a king. Tributes to the actor, who also ran a coaching company called Strut and Bellow, have poured in on social media following the news of her death. EastEnders Ray Kelly Ray Kelly (Image: BBC) The first death of the year in Albert Square came when Hunter Owen shot Ray Kelly, played by Sean Mahon, dead on January 3. Lola Pearce will tragically pass away in the coming weeks, as confirmed by her coffin and flower arrangements which spell out her name. Ive said sorry to Una [Henson was married to Sherlock actress Una Stubbs]. He died in hospital, leaving the Fowler family heartbroken. Ive had radiation for it but I developed really bad kidney stones, which are agony and have been the worst part of the whole thing. Pauline, meanwhile, died on Christmas Day 2006 after collapsing in the middle of Albert Square with the cause of death later revealed as a brain haemorrhage caused by her then husband Joe Macer (Ray Brooks) hitting her with a frying pan. The character returned in 1990, this time played by Todd Carty. His other TV appearances include Grange Hill and Hope and Glory. But my three sons looked it up on the internet and told me, 'Listen dad, it's not like the old days, youll be OK.'". Her character was . RIP. Granddad-of-four Henson married Una Stubbs, his co-star in EastEnders, in 1969, but they divorced six years later. @BethanyMinelle. Bill Treacher, who played Arthur Fowler in EastEnders, has died aged 92. EastEnders' Linda Carter finally reveals who the new Queen Vic owner is (Image: BBC/Jack Barnes/Kieron McCarron). Lola will subsequently accompany Jay on a special day out to the seaside, with actors Danielle Harold and Jamie Borthwick spotted filming on-location in Margate last month. Kellie Bright. Christopher Hancock passed away on 29 September 2004 aged 76 from a heart attack. Sharon had her heart set on a return to her former home and wanted to work with . He recorded his first single in 1961 and had a three-year contract writing songs for The Shadows and Cliff Richard. Most populous nation: Should India rejoice or panic? Part of a community of artists who understood the power of black stories. He died late on Saturday night after suffering declining health for some time. Anna Wing who played cantankerous matriarch Lou Beale from the first episode in 1985 died on 7 July 2013 at the ripe old age of 98. The soap has begun filming heartbreaking funeral scenes, which means the death could be on screen within weeks. Melville had been appearing as Aunt Maggie in a production of Nine Night at Nottingham Playhouse. . MORE : EastEnders spoilers: Who is shot as Phil and Ben Mitchell prepare to kill Keanu Taylor tonight? "Since appearing in the very first episode of EastEnders, Leonard created a truly iconic character in Dr Legg who will always be remembered," he said. However, some characters are still worded as dead even after the actor who played them has died. If youve got a soap or TV story, video or pictures get in touch by emailing ussoaps@metro.co.uk wed love to hear from you. Most populous nation: Should India rejoice or panic? I will salute you today by falling backwards down a flight of stairs. He was 95. Is climate change killing Australian wine? Something went wrong, please try again later. Jessie Wallace. Speaking in an interview in 2010, Devine admitted his acting career had exceeded all his expectations. Best known for his role as Dr Legg on EastEnders, Leonards acting career spanned more than 60 years, Fentons family said in a statement. Actor Leonard Fenton, best known for playing Dr. Harold Legg in long-running BBC soap " EastEnders ," died on Jan. 29, his family said. Michael Elphick, who played evil Harry Slater in the soap, died on 7 September 2002 aged 55 from a heart attack. Treacher appeared in EastEnders until 1996, when his troubled character was given a prison sentence for a crime he did not commit. Actor Nicky Henson died on 19 December 2019 aged 74 after a 19-year battle with cancer. Fenton was in the first episode of EastEnders in 1985 and his last appearance was in 2019. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. Please enable Javascript or try a different browser. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Henson starred in. 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