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EastEnders creator Julia Smith was the pooch's real-life owner - and he tragically passed away for real in 1995. Entertainment reporter Actor Bill Treacher, who played Arthur Fowler in EastEnders, has died aged 92, his family has confirmed. Tributes have come in for Tony Armatrading, Notting Hill and Death In Paradise actor and brother of singer Joan Armatrading, after he died aged 59. The actor - also known as Coronation. Starting in February 1985, the job was demanding from the beginning. Scottish actor Ross Davidson passed away on 16 October 2006 aged 57 following a battle with an aggressive form of brain cancer. The actor died from an aneurism on July 23, his family revealed as they paid tribute to their "loving son, brother and friend" and. The latter award was for her work at the Talawa theatre company, one of the UKs most prominent black theatre companies, which she co-founded as a response to the lack of creative opportunities for black actors. The veteran actor was one of the BBC soap's original cast members and appeared from 1985 until 1996. Tributes were paid following the news of her death. This service is provided on News Group Newspapers' Limited's Standard Terms and Conditions in accordance with our Privacy & Cookie Policy. Menu. An old git like me being mobbed. Gillian Taylforth, who played Kathy Beale in EastEnders, said: I have so many happy memories of Bill, in fact we were only sharing stories of him at work the other day, about how he always had a sparkle in his eyes, usually before he mischievously set us off laughing during scenes. Hammond was made an OBE in the 2005 Queens birthday honours list for her services to drama. EastEnders star Josephine Melville has died backstage after performing a theatre production at the Nottingham Playhouse. Amazing comic timing. In real life, Amy Walsh went . 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Channel 4 documentary to showcase life of Paula Yates, Thenew Grange Hill? His extensive career included numerous roles on screen and stage, including at the National Theatre, RSC and in the West End., The tweet concluded: We will miss him dearly, and our thoughts are with his family and friends.. Read about our approach to external linking. He died in hospital, leaving the Fowler family heartbroken. Bill was a brilliant actor and a wonderful husband and father, plus a very fine human being. The actor was 92 and . Between 1994 and 1997 she was Blossom Jackson in EastEnders, reappearing briefly in 2010 at the funeral of her on-screen great-grandson, Billie Jackson. Picture Shows: ASHVIN LUXIMON as Asif TX: BBC ONE Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays ASHVIN LUXIMON plays Asif in BBC ONE's award winning drama - 'EastEnders'. You can unsubscribe at any time. Leslie Grantham aka Den Watts passed away on 15 June 2018 from an undisclosed illness. the real-life Eastender was always more focussed on his craft than his celebrity. She repeated the role in the shorter-lived spin-off Porkpie from 1995 to 1996. The poodle nearly died during the famous plot in which Grant Mitchell set fire to the Vic for the insurance money. EastEnders original star Bill Treacher - who played Pauline's husband Arthur Fowler from the show's launch in 1985 - has died aged 92 with his family and devastated co-stars rushing to pay tribute. Thank you.. She also played a doctor in the film Ordinary Love - which starred Liam Neeson and Lesley Manville. Trudy., Such a pleasure and honour to work with you Josephine. He sang UK chart singles with "Every Loser Wins . November 8, 2022 10:59pm. The news was announced earlier today on a fundraising page. Joe Macer. One Love Aunty Maggie! The actor, who portrays Kheerat Panesar, very quickly made his mark on the long-running soap . He died late on Saturday night after suffering declining health for some time. Mona Hammond: Trailblazing EastEnders actress dies aged 87 Actor Leonard Fenton, who played Dr Harold Legg in EastEnders, has died at the age of 95, his family have announced. Get a daily email direct to your inbox with our newsletter. EastEnders is a British television soap opera first broadcast on BBC One on 19 February 1985. EastEnders actress Louise Plowright dies aged 59 Former EastEnders star Danny Hatchard shared his sadness over the news, tweeting: "All these young people dying RIP Ashvin. Actor Ron Tarr died on 20 October 1997 of cancer aged 60. EastEnders (TV Series 1985- ) - Full Cast & Crew - IMDb Former EastEnders star, Adam Woodyatt, said: "So many memories of working with Bill, most of them involving him making us corpse. RIP. Enjoy this party classic with an updated RT twist - fun for all the family! 43. Born in Essex, Melvilles acting credits included parts in EastEnders, The Bill and Casualty as well as several theatre roles. was found dead in July 2013 at Splash Point Cliffs in Seaford, with her brother Tony later convicted of her murder. He also developed diverticulitis, a stomach condition that causes pain and nausea. 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. He appeared to have been shot dead by gangsters in 1989 but returned to Walford in 2003 for a further two years, exiting for good after being murdered by his second wife Chrissie Watts (Tracy-Ann Oberman). 0 . I looked around, then I realised they were coming for me. In 2015, he said he was suffering from ataxia, a disorder that can affect coordination, balance and speech. Ashs unexpected passing has hit us all hard, but we want to take the time to remember his larger than life spirit. The Jamaican-British actress was best known for playing the matriarch Blossom Jackson on. The actor died from an aneurism on July 23, his family revealed as they paid tribute to their "loving son, brother and friend" and said his death had "hit them all hard". He was not only an amazing actor but a kind and sincere man. More info: Tracy left the village at the start of 2022 in order to take on a new job in Nottingham. Janet Bishop. EastEnders' Jaz Deol looks totally different in this snap from years Treacher appeared in EastEnders until 1996, when his troubled character was in prison for a crime he did not commit. Mona Hammond, the former EastEnders star and champion of black theatre acting talent, has died aged 87. EastEnders and Desmond's actor Mona Hammond dies aged 91 Jamaican-British actor, who played Blossom Jackson in BBC soap, hailed as a 'pioneer' and 'trailblazer' Mona Hammond was made an OBE. Status: Returning. Actor played Asif Malik, naughty school friend of Martin Fowler, in soap opera between 1999 and 2003. All blessings & condolences to the family. 'A smile that lit up the room': Eastenders actor Bill Treacher dies EastEnders (TV Series 1985- ) - IMDb On EastEnders, the actor played Mary Flaherty, who was the long-lost great-niece of Pauline Fowler. EastEnders continues on Thursday night on BBC One at 7.30pm. I was mouthing to them, Help me, help me.. passed away in February 2009 aged 65 after battling breast cancer. The actor had an extensive career on stage and screen and appeared in other series including. She starred in many plays by up-and-coming black writers over the years and spent two years at the National Theatre. Part of HuffPost Entertainment. The Englishmans final outing came in voice-acting for Total War: Warhammer III, an iteration of the decades-spanning video game franchise, Total War. While a cause of death has yet to be released, his friends, colleagues and fans have taken to social media to express their mourning. The character was first seen as a semi-regular in 1987 but eventually became a full-time member of the cast, becoming the landlord of the Queen Vic and being remembered for his long relationship with Pat (Pam St Clement) and short marriage to Peggy (Barbara Windsor). He was 92 years old and his health had been declining for some time. Archie Bland and Nimo Omer take you through the top stories and what they mean, free every weekday morning, Bill will forever be held in great affection by everyone at EastEnders and all those that loved watching him. Sunday 28 August 2022 08:51, UK Why you can trust Sky News Ashvin Luximon, who played Asif Malik in EastEnders, has died aged 38. Jimbo Wicks. Treacher was one of the first actors to be cast in the BBC. Actor Bill Treacher, who played Arthur Fowler in EastEnders, has died aged 92, his family has confirmed. Im cancer free, which is great, so now its all about recovery.. The family respectfully request privacy at this time.. 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. He loved and was loved by so many, a statement from his family said. The actor's friend Tim Bentinck first. Family and former colleagues pay tribute to brilliant actor who played character from 1985 until 1996. Tracy Metcalfe (Amy Walsh) ITV. She said: "Really sorry to hear that Ashvin Luximon, [who] played Asif Malik in #EastEnders when I was there, has passed away aged 38 he was a lovely fun fella. Rest in peace Bill and thank you for the memories.. As one of our original cast members, Bill created a much-loved character in Arthur Fowler and, alongside Wendy Richard, they created an iconic family in the Fowlers who still remain at the heart of the show. 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. Strictly's Molly Rainford set to land new job on BBC's EastEnders EastEnders star Ashvin Luximon dies aged 38 | Ents & Arts News | Sky News For other people named Nicholas Berry, see Nicholas Berry (disambiguation). Full of light, rest in your power Jo https://t.co/3eTdYQJ99J, Nine Night co-star and Coronation Street actor Andrea Davy said: Such a pleasure and honour to work with you Josephine. To this day, Arthur Fowler is still so fondly remembered by the audience and that is due to the character that Bill created and the reason why the Fowler name is still very much alive in Albert Square, as are the great memories of those that worked with Bill.".