", "We feel incredibly lucky to have been able to be with him as his health worsened towards the end - a privilege denied to so many during these tough times.". Joseph had been staying at Villa Verde One, in Calle L Cruz, Tamarindo, and attended a party the night of his death. The performer also had roles in hit 70s shows The Brothers and Special Branch. Taking to Instagram last month, actress Danielle spoke of the "difficult" but important storyline, as she thanked viewers. Actor Nicky Henson died on 19 December 2019 aged 74 after a 19-year battle with cancer. "Bill will forever be held in great affection by everyone at EastEnders and all those that loved watching him.". An inquest into his death confirmed that Joseph had a seizure whilst on holiday in January of this year. The actor also appeared in Fawlty Towers and a host of theatre roles at the Royal Shakespeare Company and National Theatre. Archie Bland and Nimo Omer take you through the top stories and what they mean, free every weekday morning. (modern). Amazing comic timing. 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. Partridge played . 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Danielle said: "Lolas story has been a very hard one to tell and one that means so much to me and sadly effects so many people. Ben, however, ultimately came to believe that this was for the best, as he made it his mission to help Lola and Jay in whatever way he can, with scenes set to air this week seeing he and Billy come up with a plan to support struggling Jay so that he can make memories with his beloved Lola. Former EastEnders star, Adam Woodyatt, said: "So many memories of working with Bill, most of them involving him making us corpse. David Timothy Scarboro [1] (3 February 1968 - 27 April 1988) [2] was an English actor, best known for portraying Mark Fowler in the British soap opera EastEnders from the programme's inception in February 1985 until that April before appearing intermittently between 1986 and 1987. Explore in 3D: The dazzling crown that makes a king. Josephine Melville, the actor best known for her work on EastEnders, has died backstage at a theatre after a performance. She was nearly 90 and had a wonderful career and will be much loved by all for her beauty and talent.. The veteran actress. 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.". A family friend revealed the news but did not announce a cause of death. Joseph went to sleep on the sofa. Although not a major EastEnders character he found fame as background character Big Ron, a market trader who appeared in the show from 1985-1997 with viewers later told the character had won 500,000 on the lottery and moved to Spain. Fenton appeared in a total of 267 episodes of EastEnders and his character was not without his controversial moments. Originally an actor, he was, along with Julia Smith, one of the co-creators of EastEnders, also working as its script editor and writer from 1985-1989. The actor, who went swimming every day, said it was a "job staying on top of it all", adding how a "sense of humour helps". 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. Ashvin Luximon, right, with his EastEnders co-star James Alexandrou, at the National Television Awards in London in 2001. . Part of a community of artists who understood the power of black stories. We have lost a leading light of our world.. The actor was best known for playing Asif Malik, the naughty school friend of Martin. His character, who appeared in 146 episodes of EastEnders, was a school friend of Martin Fowler, with the pair often getting into trouble together. Whitney Dean 404 Episodes. Kathy Beale 406 Episodes. 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. 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. Fenton also worked in film and theatre, with his family noting that his "long stage career included time at the National Theatre and most recently the Royal Shakespeare Company". Though, June is not the only legend from EastEnders to have passed away in 2022. Melville had been. In 1985, she played Kelvin Carpenters girlfriend Tessa Parker on EastEnders for eight episodes. 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. Something went wrong, please try again later. ", When asked about his regrets, he said: Not about my career Ive done pretty well for someone with no ambition. However, some characters are still worded as dead even after the actor who played them has died. He also made numerous appearances in The Bill. Fresh from location snaps revealing one cast member had filmed their final scenes, new images from filming confirm that a character will die very soon. He said: "Its incredible what treatment they can offer now. He told the Manchester Evening News: I think the only thing you need to be an actor is a vivid imagination and an ability to put that into action.. Earlier this year, Melville made an appearance in the music video for Ella Hendersons single Brave. The Irish star played Pauline Fowlers great-niece Mary Flaherty on the long-running BBC soap from 1997 to 1999. Years active. His co-stars Gillian Taylforth, who plays Kathy Beale, and Letitia Dean, who plays Sharon Watts, were among those paying tribute. EastEnders actress Lynda Baron died at the age of 82 back in March with fans learning of her passing in a statement from her agent. Dean added: "Bill really was the life and soul of the set. Leonard Fenton appeared in a total of 267 episodes of EastEnders Actor Leonard Fenton, who played Dr Harold Legg in EastEnders, has died at the age of 95, his family have announced. "To get rid of the first tumour, I had to have half my colon and a third of my stomach removed. Given the new filming snaps, it's been confirmed she does die soon and that viewers have just weeks left of Lola onscreen. Another, Gillian Taylforth, also paid tribute, describing him as "a lovely, charming man who was so kind and always told the most wonderful stories". Melville had been appearing as Aunt Maggie in a production of Nine Night at Nottingham Playhouse. passed away in February 2009 aged 65 after battling breast cancer. I had around 21 medical procedures over 12 months.". "He was utterly charming, continuously joked with me and loved talking about his past.". 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Original reporting and incisive analysis, direct from the Guardian every morning, 2023 Guardian News & Media Limited or its affiliated companies. "Bill left EastEnders in 1996 so it is a true testament to both him, and the character that he created in Arthur, that he is still thought of so fondly. 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. Don't miss out on the biggest soaps gossip! 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. 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