BBC‘s long-running cleaning soap, EastEnders, has been a staple in lots of households throughout the UK because it first aired in 1985. All through the years, followers have witnessed a whole bunch of transformations throughout Walford’s Albert Sq., a mess of screaming matches on Bridge Road Market and a revolving door of recent characters. Among the many many years of duff duffs, longtime followers have additionally needed to say goodbye to beloved actors, lots of whom later died after years of serving on EastEnders.
In latest tragic information, the household of Tony Caunter, finest remembered for his position as Roy Evans, confirmed his demise on Tuesday (October 15). His demise follows a devastatingly lengthy listing of fan favourites, who made an impressionable mark on BBC viewers and are extensively remembered for his or her iconic roles on the long-lasting cleaning soap opera. Under, the Categorical On-line pays tribute to the EastEnders stars who’ve died this yr up to now.
Tony Caunter
Tony Caunter first joined the forged of EastEnders in 1994 because the dodgy motor vendor, Roy Evans.
Whereas he consistently labored exhausting to maintain his hapless son Barry (Shaun Williamson) out of hassle, Roy discovered himself in a sophisticated and unforgettable love triangle with Peggy Mitchell (Barbara Windsor) and Pat Butcher (Pam St Clement).
After 634 episodes, the character was killed off in 2003, after a deadly coronary heart assault, which was triggered by an enormous row with Pat.
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Tony retired from performing a couple of years after his EastEnders exit, however his influence on Walford was plain as tributes poured in following his demise announcement.
On Tuesday, his household confirmed: “It’s with monumental disappointment that we carry the curtain down on our fantastic and vastly liked father, Tony Caunter, who died peacefully yesterday night, simply eight days after his beloved spouse of 63 years, Fran, additionally handed away.
“Dad was 88 years previous. After a protracted and fulfilling life on and off display screen and stage, Tony leaves a daughter and three sons, seven grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren. He might be missed by all.”
They added: “We wish to thank the NHS workers at Eastbourne District Normal Hospital for his or her unimaginable care throughout his closing hours, and to everybody at Eastbourne Gardens nursing house for the care and compassion they’ve given dad over the previous two months.”
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Frank Barrie
Frank made an unforgettable entrance on EastEnders as choir grasp Edward Bishop and notably as Dot Branning’s (June Brown) gentleman pal.
He featured on the cleaning soap between 2010 and 2011, over the course of 5 months.
Edward was Dot’s love curiosity at a time when her husband Jim Branning’s (John Bardon) well being was declining, and simply months earlier than she agreed to position him in a nursing care house.
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Barrie, who was additionally an achieved theatre actor, died in June.
An announcement from his company, Scott Marshall Companions, learn: “It’s with nice disappointment that we announce the demise of our beloved shopper, Frank Barrie, on the age of 88.
“He died peacefully at house, along with his spouse Mary and daughter Julia.”
Among the many tributes from followers, EastEnders shared: “We’re deeply saddened to listen to that Frank Barrie has handed away. Our love and ideas are with Frank’s household and mates.”
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