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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. A spokeswoman for EastEnders said: It is with great sadness that we learnt of the passing of Bill Treacher. Thank you.. The actor played Tessa Parker in the long-running soap in the 1980s and . He will be hugely missed.The family respectfully request privacy at this time.. 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. Its doing so with a weeks worth of dramatic episodes revolving around a boat party on the River Thames, thrown by Mick (Danny Dyer) and Linda Carter (Kellie Bright) which will end in tragedy as one character loses their life. Tuesday 8 November 2022, 5:48pm. 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. View our online Press Pack. Gillian Taylforth as Kathy Beale Letitia Dean as Sharon Watts James Bye as Martin Fowler Steve McFadden. He brought laughter and the best cuddles.. He sang a mean karaoke tune and had a voice loud enough to hear from space! In 2015, he said he was suffering from ataxia, a disorder that can affect coordination, balance and speech. "He would get this twinkle in his eye, you'd start laughing and he never got the blame. In real life, Amy Walsh went . Bill Treacher as 'EastEnders' Arthur Fowler BBC. The actress was already 70 when she starred in EastEnders, staying in the series in 1988 when she quit the show leading to Lou being killed off. On Wednesday, Huw, 58, took to Twitter to reveal the happy news . passed away in February 2009 aged 65 after battling breast cancer. The veteran actor was one of the BBC soap's original cast members and appeared from 1985 until 1996. Treacher appeared in EastEnders until 1996, when his troubled character was in prison for a crime he did not commit. One of the original cast members, the actor played male nurse Andy OBrien on the show for 18 months, having the distinction of being the first male character to be killed off after he was hit by a car in August 1986. The square includes the Queen Vic pub and a street market. Letitia Dean, another original cast member who played Sharon Watts, said: Bill really was the life and soul of the set, he was an absolute joy to be around and always had a smile on his face and a twinkle in his eye. 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. He sang a mean karaoke tune and had a voice loud enough to hear from space! When it came to playing villains, he was unsurpassed. Best known for his role as Dr Legg on Eastenders, Leonard's acting career spanned more than 60 years.". 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His acerbic wit and obvious intelligence made him a joy to direct. 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). He also developed diverticulitis, a stomach condition that causes pain and nausea. He had a four-year stint on the soap as Asif Malik. For other inquiries, Contact Us. Mona Hammond on stage in Playboy of the West Indies in 1984, alongside T-Bone Wilson. "Thanks for the fun, Stephen." By Marco Margaritoff Dec 27, 2022, 11:48 AM EST All blessings & condolences to the family. "Please use this space to share thoughts, photos and memories. The actor was best known for playing Asif Malik, the naughty school friend of Martin. A statement from his family said: The family of the actor Bill Treacher are sad to announce that Bill died late Saturday night, 5 November 2022. Josephine Melville, an actress and filmmaker known for her roles in the British soap opera "EastEnders" and "Prime Suspect 2," died backstage . Billie Jackson chocked on his own vomit from alcohol poisoning in October 2010 Billie Jackson was played by Devon Anderson (Image: BBC)2 of 24 Derek Branning died of a heart attack on Christmas Day 2012 Derek Branning was played by Jamie Foreman (Image: BBC)3 of 24 Tony King death by suicide in July 2013 Tony King was played by Chris Coghill WARNING: This copyright image may be used only to publicise current BBC programmes or other BBC output. Treacher was married to Australian actress Katherine Kessey, with whom he shared two children, and they were longstanding residents of Suffolk. You can unsubscribe at any time. She appeared in EastEnders from 2000-2001 as Ethels great-niece Kerry Skinner. Bill Treacher, who played Arthur Fowler in EastEnders, has died at the age of 92. Something went wrong, please try again later. Hell be sadly missed, I will never forget him. Hammond was made an OBE in the 2005 Queens birthday honours list for her services to drama. Louis Allwood 27th Oct 2022, 11:42 EastEnders' Max Bowden and Shona . Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. Enfield-born Luximon appeared in 146 episodes of EastEnders as Malik, where he linked up with James Alexandrou, who played Martin Fowler at the time. The venue paid tribute to the Melville, who was also a writer and director , describing her as a wonderful and well-loved person and a revered and deeply respected performer. He graduated from the prestigious institution with honors, according to ET. After receiving a blow to his head during a violent fracas, Arthur was released but later suffered a brain haemorrhage at his beloved allotment. The chief executive and artistic director of Leeds Playhouse, James Brining, said: We are profoundly saddened by Jos passing and add our condolences to her family and loved ones. Part of HuffPost Entertainment. Release Calendar Top 250 Movies Most Popular Movies Browse Movies by Genre Top Box Office Showtimes & Tickets Movie News India Movie Spotlight. It had been written with him in mind by creator Julia Smith, and Arthur was the first character cast. Treacher was married to Australian actor Katherine Kessey, with whom he shared two children, and they were longstanding residents of Suffolk. All remaining performances of Nine Night, a co-production between Nottingham Playhouse and Leeds Playhouse, have been cancelled. He was last seen in Walford in October 2003 after he passed his A-Levels and went to university. He appeared in the first episode of EastEnders in February 1985, with his last scenes airing in 2019. Ryan Giggs ex Stacey traumatised after three masked men steal her 80,000 car, TV war as Strictly goes head-to-head with ITV's The Masked Dancer and The Voice. Mona Hammond, best known for playing the matriarch of the Jackson clan, Blossom Jackson, in the BBC soap EastEnders, has died aged 91. 679215 Registered office: 1 London Bridge Street, London, SE1 9GF. Jane Williams. BBC News Actress, director and writer Josephine Melville has died backstage after performing in a play. The tragic star - who played Pauline Fowler's niece - was . EastEnders actress Louise Plowright dies aged 59 after losing battle with cancer FORMER EastEnders star, Julie Cooper, has died aged 59, after losing her battle with pancreatic cancer. She repeated the role in the shorter-lived spin-off Porkpie from 1995 to 1996. However, his perhaps most prominent role in terms of viewership came in 2020 when he portrayed Speaker of the House Sir Bernard Weatherill in Season 4 of The Crown.. He was not only an amazing actor but a kind and sincere man. Alongside his work in EastEnders, he also made appearances in Grange Hill and Hope and Glory and starred in promotional videos for British Airways. Jamaican-British actor, who played Blossom Jackson in BBC soap, hailed as a pioneer and trailblazer. Actor Paul Bhattacharjee was found dead in July 2013 at Splash Point Cliffs in Seaford, East Sussex, aged 53 with his death later ruled a suicide by a coroner. Broadcaster Maia Dunphy wrote: "Our funny, beautiful, eccentric, creative Goddess Melanie Clark Pullen is gone. EastEnders cast 2023 The full present regular cast for EastEnders can be found below.