Henson's most recent acting credit was as Latham in the crime drama Tango One in 2018. He later resumed his role but then retired for good in 1997, subsequently making several brief returns to the show the noughties. 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. Trudy https://t.co/I5LDfVyldS. Something went wrong, please try again later. A true gent x", Actor Stephen Mangan tweeted: "RIP Nicky Henson, fine actor and the first ever Garry Lejeune in Noises Off. 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. Bill Treacher, who played Arthur Fowler in EastEnders, has died at the age of 92. Actor Nicky Henson died on 19 December 2019 aged 74 after a 19-year battle with cancer. 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. Gillian Taylforth. The character returned in 1990, this time played by Todd Carty. "But I'm happy that Anna will now be with her best mate Barbara (Windsor) and her beloved husband Terry Duggan. 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. L-R: Peter Dean as Pete Beale, Bill Treacher as Arthur Fowler, Wendy Richard as Pauline Fowler, Nick Berry as Simon Wicks (Wicksy) and Gillian Taylforth as Kathy Beale, Wendy Richard as Pauline Fowler and Bill Treacher as Arthur Fowler in 1985, Anna Wing as Lou,Susan Tully as Michelle,Wendy Richard as Pauline and Bill Treacher as Arthur, Anna Wing as Lou, Bill Treacher as Arthur and Wendy Richard as Pauline, EastEnders cast shot 1985 - with Treacher at the left of the shot by the piano, Bill Treacher as Arthur Fowler and Susan Tully as Michelle Fowler in 1986, Peter Dean as Pete Beale, June Brown as Dot Cotton and Bill Treacher as Arthur Fowler, Halloween 1989, Arthur Fowler by a market stall in EastEnders in 1989, The Fowler family celebrating Christmas in 1990, The Fowler family pictured at Michelle's graduation, On board the worlds last surviving turntable ferry. It's thought filming often takes place around five to six weeks prior to transmission, so Lola's death may air In June or July. Main article: List of past EastEnders characters Only families who have more than one character currently appearing in the show are included. Heres to Leonard Fenton for his wonderful presence over the decades. Snaps from location recently saw Lola at the beach with Jay, while it was thought Lexi may appear in some of the scenes too. His last appearance on EastEnders was in October 2003 when his character received his A-Level results and left to go to college. A distinguished Jamaican-British stage actor of Chinese descent, Hammond has been hailed as a "pioneer" and "trailblazer" for her work on stage, screen, television and radio, and for her support. 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. All Rights Reserved. The actor - who appeared on the long-running BBC soap between 1999 and 2003 - died on 23 July "due to an aneurysm", his family have said. 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. RIP", 2020 THE SUN, US, INC. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED | TERMS OF USE | PRIVACY | YOUR AD CHOICES | SITEMAP, Actor Nicky Henson, 74, has died after battling cancer for 19 years, Henson appeared as Jack Edwards in EastEnders (pictured with Barbara Windsor who played Peggy Mitchell), He also starred as Charles Grigg, left, in Downton Abbey, Henson in Fawlty Towers with Prunela Scales, Henson with his wife Marguerite Porter and son Keaton, Henson and Marguerite at a memorial service for Ronnie Corbett in 2017, The actor, from Richmond, south-west London, previously spoke out his battles with cancer, Nicky Henson dead aged 74 Downton Abbey and EastEnders star dies after cancer battle, Cops called in over sex scandal married teacher who romped with five pupils at top South African school, Flu cases soar by 25% in one week as parents told to vaccinate 'super-spreader-kids, Ken Livingstone denies Labour has anti-Semitic problem instead blaming 'lies and smears', Car explodes when driver lights cigarette minutes after spraying air freshener, Labour's Emily Thornberry set to sue Caroline Flint after furious 'stupid' voters row after election drubbing, Rail firm claims Greta Thunberg had FIRST CLASS seat after she posts snap of her sat on floor because of 'overcrowding', Distraught father appeals for safe return of his partner, 33, and two-week-old baby after they vanished on school run, Eating two apples a day boosts health of your heart by slashing high levels of cholesterol, study finds, British Airways pilots reported fumes five times in seven weeks on same jet, probe reveals. List of EastEnders characters - Wikipedia He loved and was loved by so many, a statement on the site said. 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. No cause of death was given. Soap operas have been part of the fabric of British culture for millions of viewers across the nation, who have been tuning in to watch their favourite stars for decades. EastEnders and Desmond's actor Mona Hammond dies aged 91 Lola's white coffin has messages written on it from various Albert Square residents, including Kat Slater, Bobby Beale and Karen Taylor. Full of light, rest in your power Jo., AchIm so shocked. June Brown: EastEnders' Dot Cotton dies aged 95 - BBC News Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. She had also appeared in series such as A Dinner of Herbs and Inspector George Gently, and featured alongside Liam Neeson and Lesley Manville in the 2019 film Ordinary Love. 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. Treacher appeared in EastEnders from 1985 until 1996. Another wrote: Farewell my lovely friend Jennifer Wilson who has passed away in Cannes aged 89. 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. Another, Gillian Taylforth, also paid tribute, describing him as "a lovely, charming man who was so kind and always told the most wonderful stories". The Irish star played Pauline Fowler's great-niece . AN actor who appeared in EastEnders has been arrested on suspicion of engaging in sexual communications with a child. Part of a community of artists who understood the power of black stories. 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. 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", "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.". Kathy Beale 406 Episodes. TV Shows. All blessings & condolences to the family. A white coffin lies inside, with a number of special messages from Walford icons, including Kat Slater, written on the side. 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