Part of a community of artists who understood the power of black stories. The Irish star played Pauline Fowler's. 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 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. Actor Leonard Fenton, who played Dr Harold Legg in EastEnders, has died at the age of 95, his family have announced. Part of HuffPost Entertainment. The actor died on Saturday, his family said, adding he "was much loved by his wife, Kate, his son, Jamie and his daughter, Sophie". Any other use whatsoever without specific prior approval from the BBC may result in legal action. June Brown, who appeared in thousands of episodes of the British soap opera "EastEnders" across 35 years, portraying Dot Cotton, one of the more memorable residents of the fictional Albert. Do not sell or share my personal information. TV Shows. Melanie also featured in many period dramas - including Catherine Cooksons A Dinner Full of Herbs on ITV. The pairs storylines consisted of them getting into trouble from vandalism to growing cannabis before Malik passed his A-levels and left Walford to head to university. Bill will forever be held in great affection by everyone at EastEnders and all those that loved watching him. talent agency Michelle Braidman Associates tweeted Monday, Greif appeared in more than 100 film and television projects. 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. Ex-EastEnders actor Josephine Melville dies backstage after play 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. Leonard Fenton death: EastEnders actor dies aged 95 He brought laughter and the best cuddles. Actor Leonard Fenton, best known for his role as Dr Harold Legg in EastEnders, has died aged 95, his family has said. He is best known for his roles as Simon Wicks in EastEnders from 1985 to 1990, and as PC Nick Rowan in Heartbeat from 1992 to 1998. We are deeply saddened that last night (20 Oct) the actor Josephine Melville, passed away following the performance of Nine Night, our co-production with Leeds Playhouse. He died late on Saturday night after suffering declining health for some time. EastEnders (TV Series 1985- ) - Full Cast & Crew - IMDb A spokesperson for EastEnders said: It is with great sadness that we learnt of the passing of Bill Treacher. Enjoy this party classic with an updated RT twist - fun for all the family! He told BBC chief Alan Yentob: If I dont leave now Ill be carted off to hospital., After leaving in 1996, he said: By the time I finished even the sound of the theme music was making me feel ill. The actor died from an aneurism on July 23, his family revealed as they paid tribute to their "loving son, brother and friend" and. EastEnders cast 2023 | Who is arriving, leaving and returning? | Radio The square includes the Queen Vic pub and a street market. Josephine Melville: Ex-EastEnders actress dies backstage after play Career [ edit] During the life of EastEnders, there have been a total of 138 deaths, ranging from natural causes to murder, disasters, accidents, and suicide.Some deaths are minor characters or characters that haven't been seen but mentioned by regular characters in the program that may be linked, for example, Charlie Slater's wife Viv Slater was mentioned but not seen, and died off-screen in. Original EastEnders cast member Sandy Ratcliff dies aged 70 after Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. Stress caused migraines which blurred his vision. Josephine Melvilles acting credits included parts in EastEnders, The Bill and Casualty as well as several theatre roles. After his character was killed off, Treacher had roles in The Bill and Casualty, and films such as The Musketeer (2001), Tale Of The Mummy (1998) and George And The Dragon (2004). EastEnders continues on Thursday night on BBC One at 7.30pm. He was one of the BBC soap's original cast members and appeared from 1985 until 1996. Bill was a brilliant actor and a wonderful husband and father, plus a very fine human being. Mona Hammond on stage in Playboy of the West Indies in 1984, alongside T-Bone Wilson. The actor levels behind her husband Simon and three children. Melville had been appearing as Aunt Maggie in a production of Nine Night at Nottingham Playhouse. The actor was 92 and . 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. He recalled a visit to Portmeirion, the tourist village in North Wales, with his wife Kate and her mum, saying: All the shopkeepers came out along the high street. Amazing comic timing. Nicholas Berry (born 16 April 1963) is a retired English actor and pop singer. Mona Hammond: Trailblazing EastEnders actress dies aged 87 But she sadly revealed last June that she had developed a brain tumour. He brought laughter and the best cuddles., Brother Alvin Luximon paid tribute on Ashvins birthday on 13 August, writing on Facebook: Happy Birthday brother, I am sure you having a lot of fun and making everyone laugh have a great one., EastEnders fans and friends of the actor also left tributes on the site, with one writing: You were a top top bloke with a heart of pure gold. Graduating in 1964, Hammond began her career on stage and television. He was 92 years old and his health had been declining for some time. The everyday lives of working-class inhabitants of Albert Square, a traditional Victorian square of terrace houses surrounding a park in the East End of London's Walford borough. Actor Bill Treacher, who played Arthur Fowler in EastEnders, has died aged 92, his family has confirmed. ", Try 12 issues for 1 today - never miss an issue. Original EastEnders cast member Sandy Ratcliff, who played the much-loved character Sue Osman before falling from the public eye, has been found dead aged 70 in a north London care home. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. In the case that more than one actor has portrayed a character, the current actor portraying the character is listed first. The actor was best known for playing Asif Malik, the naughty school friend of Martin. Treacher was one of the first actors to be cast in the BBC One soap, appearing in the first episode in February 1985. As an actor, he was meticulous and he went to great lengths to portray Arthur, from the smallest scenes to the heartbreaking stories. "With great sadness we announce the death of our wonderful client Stephen Greif," his. EastEnders alum Kacey Ainsworth, who played Little Mo, was one of many to pay tribute to Luximon on social media. Ashs unexpected passing has hit us all hard, but we want to take the time to remember his larger than life spirit. Hell be sadly missed, I will never forget him. The veteran actor was one of the BBC soap's original cast members and appeared from 1985 until 1996. During the life of EastEnders, there have been a total of 147 deaths, ranging from natural causes to murder, disasters, accidents, and suicide. EastEnders actor Leonard Fenton dies aged 95 | ITV News Sandy Ratcliff died on 7 April 2019 aged 70, after suffering several years of poor health. Executive producer Chris Clenshaw said: Like so many, I grew up watching EastEnders with the beloved Arthur Fowler on his allotment, one of Walfords originals who can still be described as a true heart of the Square. The actor played Tessa Parker in the long-running soap in the 1980s and . "Thanks for the fun, Stephen.. 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.". List of EastEnders characters - Wikipedia EastEnders news LIVE: Fans in tears as Lola comes clean after shock Melanie Clark Pullen death: EastEnders star who played Pauline - Yahoo! To pay tribute to the actor, Ashvin's family have set up a page to remember him and raise money for charity. "The Sun", "Sun", "Sun Online" are registered trademarks or trade names of News Group Newspapers Limited. After receiving a blow to his head during a violent fracas, Arthur was released but later suffered a brain haemorrhage at his beloved allotment. Molly Rainford is the latest star rumoured to be joining the BBC 's famous EastEnders. Melanie Clark Pullen dies aged 46 after BBC EastEnders' Mary actress I was mouthing to them, Help me, help me.. tragedy as one character loses their life. An old git like me being mobbed. Lyndam Gregory had roles in both EastEnders and Corrie (Picture: Rex Shutterstock) Lyndam Gregory died from lung cancer on 15 July 2014 aged 59. The actor appeared in the recurring role of Masood Ahmeds brother Inzamam Ahmed between 2008 and 2010. Scottish actor Ross Davidson passed away on 16 October 2006 aged 57 following a battle with an aggressive form of brain cancer. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. Stand-up comedian Mike Reid who became a favourite with EastEnders fans as Frank Butcher passed away on 29 July 2007 aged 67 from a suspected heart attack. He died late. the real-life Eastender was always more focussed on his craft than his celebrity. Jane Williams. He was not only an amazing actor but a kind and sincere man. 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. The EastEnders star who played Pauline Fowler's niece has died after a cancer battle. The tragic star - who played Pauline Fowler's niece - was . Original reporting and incisive analysis, direct from the Guardian every morning. Luximon will be known to soap fans for playing the role of Asif Malik on BBC One's EastEnders for a four-year period between 1999 and 2003. Play trailer 0:31. We also may change the frequency you receive our emails from us in order to keep you up to date and give you the best relevant information possible. Born in the small Hertfordshire town of Sawbridgeworth in southern England on Aug. 26, 1944, Greif was classically trained as an actor at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art or RADA. On Wednesday, Huw, 58, took to Twitter to reveal the happy news . Read about our approach to external linking. He had a four-year stint on the soap as Asif Malik. Im cancer free, which is great, so now its all about recovery.. Bill Treacher Dies: Original 'EastEnders' Cast Member Was 92 The shows executive producer, Chris Clenshaw, said: Like so many, I grew up watching EastEnders with the beloved Arthur Fowler on his allotment, one of Walfords originals who can still be described as a true heart of the square. The Watts' beloved pet Roly, whose real-life owner was EastEnders creator Julia Smith, had at least one near-miss before his on-screen death. One of her best-known roles was as Auntie Susu in the Channel 4 sitcom Desmonds from 1990 to 1994. Mona Hammond: Trailblazing EastEnders actress dies aged 87 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.. Something went wrong, please try again later. 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 chief executive of Nottingham Playhouse, Stephanie Sirr, said: We send our love and condolences to Jos family and friends. Leonard Fenton: EastEnders actor who played Dr Legg dies aged 95 Taylforth said she had "so many happy memories of Bill", adding: "He always had a sparkle in his eyes, usually before he mischievously set us off laughing during scenes.". He died in hospital, leaving the Fowler family heartbroken. The character appeared in almost 150 episodes of the drama series, where he was usually seen getting into trouble with school friend Martin Fowler (James Alexandrou). ", Another wrote: "such sad news tht asif frm #eastenders actor ashvin luximon has died @ 38 asif is in the old eps airing nw in the afternoons & i mind him frm wen i was young wot a shame rip.". Actress Sian Blake was tragically found dead in January 2016 aged 43, with her partner Arthur Simpson-Kent later convicted of murdering her and their two sons and sentenced to life in prison with a whole life order. Todd Carty, who played the Fowlers eldest son Mark, said: Im so sorry to hear about Bill passing, I absolutely loved working with him. Dean added: "Bill really was the life and soul of the set. The word had got round. Josephine Melville dead: EastEnders actor dies backstage after show Mona Hammond, the former EastEnders star and champion of black theatre acting talent, has died aged 87. David Scarboro, who originally played Mark Fowler, was tragically found dead at the bottom of Beachy Head in April 1988, aged just 20. Status: Returning. He will be hugely missed," they said. What's the least amount of exercise we can get away with? Cliff Parisi - Wikipedia "Bill was a brilliant actor and a wonderful husband and father, plus a very fine human being. 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. Leslie Grantham aka Den Watts passed away on 15 June 2018 from an undisclosed illness. LOUISE Plowright, who starred as Julie Cooper in EastEnders, has died at the age of 59 following a battle with pancreatic cancer. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. I was wrung out., Of EastEnders, he said: We had fun and I made some money but eventually it became a bit of a bore., Don't miss out on the biggest soaps gossip! Veteran actress Pat Coombs died on 25 May 2002 from emphysema, aged 75. 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. If you've got a celebrity story, video or pictures get in touch with the Metro.co.uk entertainment team by emailing us celebtips@metro.co.uk, calling 020 3615 2145 or by visiting our Submit Stuff page - we'd love to hear from you. "He would get this twinkle in his eye, you'd start laughing and he never got the blame. All blessings & condolences to the family. As an actor, Bill was meticulous and he went to great lengths to portray Arthur, from the smallest scenes to the heartbreaking stories.". List of deaths | EastEnders Wiki | Fandom Anna Karen dies: EastEnders and On The Buses star killed in London A statement from the London Fire Brigade said: "Part of the ground floor of a mid-terrace house was damaged by fire. To inquire about a licence to reproduce material, visit our Syndication site. Another veteran of the first ever episode, Ethel famed for her pug dog Willy and her friendship with Dot (June Brown) was a regular from 1985-1988, and then appeared sporadically until 2000 when the character, suffering from terminal cancer, died in her sleep from an overdose, aided by Dot. 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. Frank was eventually killed off off-screen, with a week of shows in 2008 dedicated to his death and funeral. He was a stalwart of the show for more than 30 years, appearing in the first episode of the soap in . In 2019, he participated in the nineteenth series of I'm a Celebrity.Get Me Out of Here! The veteran actor was one of the BBC soaps original cast members and appeared from 1985 until 1996. 4 min read. He was 78. Bill Treacher: EastEnders star dies aged 92 - BBC News 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. He died in hospital, leaving the Fowler family heartbroken. Blossom was in fact Hammonds second incarnation in the soap opera: she previously played Michelle Fowlers midwife in 1986. Leonard Fenton Dead: 'EastEnders' Star Was 95 - Variety The family respectfully request privacy at this time.. He also developed diverticulitis, a stomach condition that causes pain and nausea. 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.". Julia Smith, the other co-creator of EastEnders, died of cancer aged 70 on 19 June 1997. Mo was killed off in 1992 but her death was not aired, with the actress having already left the soap after she was sent to live with Franks sister Jean. 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. A wonderful actress. Can Nigeria's election result be overturned? 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. The news was confirmed by Fenton's family in a statement which said: "The family of the actor Leonard Fenton are heartbroken to announce his death at the age of 95 on Saturday January 29. The theatre said the actor was treated by paramedics and a medically qualified audience member, but died after performing on Thursday. Treacher was married to Australian actor Katherine Kessey, with whom he shared two children, and they were longstanding residents of Suffolk. Get a daily email direct to your inbox with our newsletter. EastEnders star Ashvin Luximon dies aged 38 | Ents & Arts News | Sky News Nick Berry. Tony Armatrading dead: Tributes come in as actor dies aged 59 - Metro We send all our love and thoughts to Bills wife and family.. EastEnders 2006.Subscribe: http://bit.ly/2NKkb2UWATCH MORE:Stacey Moments: h. Lets pay tribute to some of those who have passed on since their time in Albert Square. Greif became a journeyman actor who took roles in dozens of shows throughout the 1980s, often even for only one episode, including in Englands long-spanning soap opera EastEnders which centered on friend circles and families in the titular London area. Born in Jamaica, Hammond, whose real name was Mavis Chin, emigrated to the UK in 1959 on a Jamaican scholarship and worked for Norman & Dawbarn architects. ACTOR Melanie Clark Pullen has sadly died at the age of 46. passed away in February 2009 aged 65 after battling breast cancer. Jamie Mitchell. Former EastEnders star Ashvin Luximon has died aged 38. November 8, 2022 10:59pm. 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'. EastEnders is a British television soap opera first broadcast on BBC One on 19 February 1985. Published: Sunday, 28th August 2022 at 10:23 am, Former EastEnders actor Ashvin Luximon dies, aged 38. His family and friends held his funeral on Thursday 11 August at Enfield Crematorium, asking those attending to not wear black as they wanted to celebrate his life. Its nonsense, isnt it?. 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. EastEnders actor Leonard Fenton dies aged 95 | Shropshire Star Pauline Fowler Dies | EastEnders - YouTube My thoughts are with his family and friends. Your culture and entertainment cheat-sheet. His other TV appearances include Grange Hill and Hope and Glory. He was best known for playing Asif Malik in the BBC soap from 1999 until 2003 and appeared in 146 episodes. Her first leading role was as Lady Macbeth at the Roundhouse in London in 1970 in Peter Coes African version of the play. Ashvin Luximon, right, with his EastEnders co-star James Alexandrou, at the National Television Awards in London in 2001. But after 11 years, Arthur was finally killed off by a brain haemorrhage at his beloved allotment. Bill Treacher, who played Arthur Fowler in EastEnders, has died aged 92. Don't miss out on the biggest soaps gossip! His acerbic wit and obvious intelligence made him a joy to direct. Jamaican-British actor, who played Blossom Jackson in BBC soap, hailed as a pioneer and trailblazer. Crews battled the flames on the ground floor of a. 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. His family have set up a tribute website, where they are raising money for the NSPCC and suicide prevention charity Andys Man Club. Actor played Asif Malik, naughty school friend of Martin Fowler, in soap opera between 1999 and 2003. Something went wrong, please try again later. He was much loved by his wife, Kate, his son, Jamie and his daughter, Sophie. All blessings & condolences to the family. Bill was so content with his career that when EastEnders came knocking, he wasnt initially sure that he wanted the role. 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. Janet Mitchell Snr. The Strictly Come Dancing star, 22, is set to be taking up the role of a daughter in a new family moving to . Bill Treacher last appeared in Eastenders in 1996. Credit: PA. Bill Treacher, who played Arthur Fowler in EastEnders, has died aged 92. Our #NineNight family is lost without you. On the page, his family and friends wrote: "This site is a tribute to Ash, who passed on the 23rd July 2022 due to a aneurysm. The veteran actor was one . Thank you.. An extremely talented Jamaican actress who did theatre and TV but will always be Auntie SuSu from Desmonds to many of us. Treacher's co-stars Adam Woodyatt and Letitia Dean fondly remembered the fun they would have on set, Wendy Richard as Pauline and Bill Treacher as Arthur, pictured in 1994, Viewers watched Arthur suffer a breakdown in 1986, one of the few occasions mental health was explored on TV at the time, 1985: Christening Arthur and Wendy's son Martin. On EastEnders, the actor played Mary Flaherty, who was the long-lost great-niece of Pauline Fowler. She starred in many plays by up-and-coming black writers over the years and spent two years at the National Theatre. From shoplifting to vandalism, the two were never far from suffering Pauline Fowler's terrible wrath, but Asif ultimately got his life into shape. 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. ", Gogglebox star Ellie Warner reveals baby's gender, Loose Women star lined up to be Strictly's first contestant in wheelchair, GMB's Kate Garraway reveals crippling cost of caring for her husband Derek, Katie Price quits her big money TV comeback plunging show into chaos, News Group Newspapers Limited in England No. She had a short-lived but memorable role in EastEnders as Marge Green, leader of the Walford Brownies arriving in May 1989 and leaving in February 1990 to care for a sick relative. The character returned in 1990, this time played by Todd Carty. Mr Treacher died late on . Actor Melanie Clark Pullen, best known for her role in EastEnders, has died aged 46, less than a year after being diagnosed with brain cancer. 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