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FALLEN STARS Celebrity deaths 2017 from Bruce Forsyth and Jake LaMotta to Cheers star Jay Thomas, Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO). RICHARD LITTLEJOHN: What do we want? Video, On board the worlds last surviving turntable ferry, Shooting suspect was deported four times - US media, Yellen warns US could run out of cash in a month, King Charles to wear golden robes for Coronation, More than 100 police hurt in French May Day protests, Disney faces countersuit in feud with Florida, NFL player's daughter, aged two, drowns in pool, Explosion derails train in Russian border region, MasterChef Australia host Jock Zonfrillo dies. Only met him briefly last yr during my time on #Benidorm! Sending our Beni love to his family. He is said to be worth around 8million through his acting career and endorsements. Oliver Stokes played Michael Garvey in the ITV comedy. The veteran Scottish actor and director had played swinger Donald Stewart in the ITV show since 2007. Explore in 3D: The dazzling crown that makes a king. Read about our approach to external linking. Want to bookmark your favourite articles and stories to read or reference later? He landed the part after his agent wife, Meg, put him forward, and revealed in 2008 how fans of the sitcom often got him confused with his racy alter-ego. Scottish actor Kenny Ireland has died following a battle with cancer. Mr Ireland's other TV credits include Taggart, Auf Wiedersehen, Pet, the UK version of House of Cards, Drop The Dead Donkey and Heartbeat. Character Actor Series Duration 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10; Kate Weedon: Abigail Cruttenden: Main: Recurring: 1x01Sx01, 3x053x06 Martin Weedon: Nicholas Burns: Main The quirky comedy set in Spain's seaside resort Benidorm would go on to entertain viewers for over a decade before ending in 2018. Tragic: The Scot landed his part on the show after his agent wife Meg put him forward. In 1997 he won a lead role in the Ken Loach directed BBC drama The Price of Coal. But his day job is working at luxury caravan manufacturer Victory Leisure Homes in Yorkshire. On 5 February 2004 she gave birth to a daughter, Edie May, six weeks prematurely. We are the poorer.". In the 1990s, O'Mara starred in BBC comedy Absolutely Fabulous as Joanna Lumley's on-screen sister Jackie, and in 2001, she made a string of appearances in ITV drama Bad Girls. "Thank you so much for your kind tweets," she wrote. Seeing her go down the slope, her companion - on a similar vehicle - tried to get to her and sustained injuries herself in the effort. ", Scottish First Minister Alex Salmond also paid his respects, tweeting: Sad to hear Kenny Ireland - a great actor and former director @lyceumtheatre - has passed away. It is not clear why the vehicle went off the road before falling off the cliff, in an area of difficult access, the outlet reported. In 2011, Graham starred in the one-off BBC Christmas show Lapland, a role which she returned to for a series titled Being Eileen airing from February 2013.[5][6]. Tony Maudsley who plays Kenneth in the ITV comedy also paid tribute to the late actor. "A shining star has gone out and Kate will be dearly missed by all who knew and have worked with her," said agent Phil Belfield, who labelled the actress "extraordinary". Video, On board the worlds last surviving turntable ferry, Yellen warns US could run out of cash in a month, King Charles to wear golden robes for Coronation, Shooting suspect was deported four times - US media, More than 100 police hurt in French May Day protests, Explosion derails train in Russian border region, Street piano confiscated as public 'break rules', MasterChef Australia host Jock Zonfrillo dies, US rock band Aerosmith announce farewell tour, NFL player's daughter, aged two, drowns in pool. Former Dynasty star Kate O'Mara has died at the age of 74, her agent said. Good night Knutty, your Benidorm family loves you. He will be dearly missed by his @BenidormTVshow family. ", More than 20,000 Russians dead in Bakhmut, US says, Doja Cat and Lil Nas X arrive at the Met Gala, France May Day protests leave dozens of police injured, 'My wife and six children joined Kenya starvation cult', On board the worlds last surviving turntable ferry. She added: @nathrichsmith and I would like to proudly introduce you all to our daughter, Beatrice Hobley-Smith. RIP Bobby Knutt x.". Benidorm star Kenny Ireland had been written out of the show as he underwent cancer treatment, Kenny Ireland starring in the BBC series Victoria Wood As Seen On TV, On board the worlds last surviving turntable ferry. The veteran performer passed away on Thursday morning aged 68. Something went wrong, please try again later. This service is provided on News Group Newspapers' Limited's Standard Terms and Conditions in accordance with our Privacy & Cookie Policy. Read about our approach to external linking. For further details of our complaints policy and to make a complaint please click this link: thesun.co.uk/editorial-complaints/, The star with his Benidorm family. Steve appeared in six series of Benidorm as Mick Garvey and the work shy dad frequently clashed with his sharp-tongued mother-in-law Madge - played by Sheila Reid. Police hunt for Brixton killer after woman in her 30s is stabbed to death in broad daylight near O2 Academy. Kenny Ireland was director at Edinburgh's Royal Lyceum Theatre for more than a decade until 2003. The actress appeared in the lotto-based drama The Syndicate and appeared in two series of Happy Valley. Better late than never! "Take a bow Grandad Dawson. "I'd never been groped in my life, but I was groped three times in one week in Benidorm," she told The Mirror. The Scottish actor's agent said he had [2], Her film credits include The Fruit Machine (1988), Silent Scream (1990), Nuns on the Run (1990), The Big Man (1990), The Near Room (1995), Preaching to the Perverted (1997), Bedrooms and Hallways (1998), and Some Voices (2000). The views expressed in the contents above are those of our users and do not necessarily reflect the views of MailOnline. Since then he has starred in many TV shows including Doc Martin, Miss Marple and Ordinary Lives. In 2000 she appeared in Dusty Hughes' Helpless at the Donmar Warehouse. Scottish actor Kenny Ireland has died following a battle with cancer. The Sheffield-born actor, who also played Albert Dingle in Emmerdale, passed away suddenly this morning while on holiday in the South of France. Most populous nation: Should India rejoice or panic? Alongside actress Janine Duvitski, the pair played a sex-mad couple who frequent theSolana hotel in the Spanish resort every year. 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Asa became a delivery driver for ASDA after the pandemic cancelled his singing jobs on cruise ships in March - just two weeks after the birth of his first child. Recently hes starred in Amazon series Good Omens as well as Skys Brassic. ", More than 20,000 Russians dead in Bakhmut, US says, France May Day protests leave dozens of police injured, 'Fighter jets are roaring over my home in Sudan', 'My wife and six children joined Kenya starvation cult', On board the worlds last surviving turntable ferry. ', Popular: As well as the hit ITV sitcom, the actor also appeared in Victoria Wood's Acorn Antiques as Derek the handyman. "It's both humbling and completely overwhelming to read all of your messages. O'Mara's first television roles were in the 1960s, but she came to public attention playing the manipulative Cassandra "Caress" Morrell in Dynasty. Steve also co-wrote and appeared in the sitcom Psychoville and the comedy-drama Inside No. She portrayed Jean in the 2012 series The Bletchley Circle. 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"I had to stop myself doing what I'd instinctively do knock their blocks off because I was working. Benidorm star Kenny Ireland dies aged 68 following battle with cancer. She recently starred in The Loch and Cold Feet - and most recently as Claire Cartwright in Happy Valley. | We are no longer accepting comments on this article. She published two autobiographies and two novels, When She Was Bad and Good Time Girl. He was on the show since it started but there's much more to him than just playing a sleazy cocktail maker. Johnny left the series in 2010 after a reported falling out with the show creator - which they both deny. Writers marked Donald's death in the show, with Jacqueline scattering her husband's ashes over the cliffside in Benidorm. She also appeared in Doctor Who, opposite both Colin Baker and Sylvester McCoy, as renegade Time Lord The Rani - a role she said she would love to return to. Steve Pemberton is one of the most recognisable faces on the British comedy circuit - and is best known for starring in The League of Gentlemen and Benidorm. The 58-year-old woman had been riding a scooter Janine Duvitski and Kenny Ireland were central characters who played fun-loving swingers Donald and Jacqueline Stewart, but sadly Kenny died aged 69 in 2014. ", On hearing the news of her death, Doctor Who co-star Baker tweeted: "Oh my goodness. Speaking about joining the cast as the Dawson family with Bobby, he said: "We all joined together as a family, as newbies, quite quickly those roles were filled out in real life. "An outspoken supporter of cutwilture in Scotland, and in particular the value of theatre in public life, Kenny Ireland was a strong proponent of a National Theatre for Scotland and a genuine, passionate champion of the arts. "To get on set, I had to walk through the hotel dressed as Tonya in some non-existent bikini and high heels with blokes gawping at me or rather groping me. He subsequently joked: 'If your wife gets you a job as a swinger, is she trying to tell you something? Updated 18:46, 11 AUG 2014 Actress Elsie Kelly as Noreen in Benidorm Elsie Kellys first trip to Benidorm was always destined to end badly. She played Bianca in the National's 1965 film version of Othello, with Laurence Olivier in the title role. When do we want it? In 2007, she appeared as Donna Doig in the three-part ITV drama series Mobile. Actor Tony Maudsley, 53, played beloved Benidorm star Kenneth DuBeke. Interested in Digital Spy's weekly newsletter? 'Knutty' shot to fame through his performances on The Comedians and the Wheeltappers and Shunters Social Club. Most famous for his long running role as Donald Stewart on ITV comedy Benidorm, he was written out of the series in June so he could concentrate on treatment in a bid to beat the disease. Julie Graham (born 24 July 1965) is a Scottish television and film actress. 2023 BBC. His wife Donna Hartley-Wass died at the age of 58 in 2013. The Met Gala begins! Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. The wonderful Bobby Knutt has passed away suddenly aged 71. Don't miss out on the biggest soaps gossip! Tony Maudsley, who plays hairdresser Kenneth, also had some kind words for Bobby. He also leant his talents to TV programmesTaggart and the original version of House of Cards. When I got one I was like, 'Oh my god, I haven't seen one of those in 15 years'. The veteran Scottish actor and director had EXCLUSIVE: High-ranking Met Police officer on 100,000-a-year who was found to be a regular user of King Charles' Coronation LIVE: The monarch's unexpected defender from Down Under, Beatrice and Eugenie in Dr Martin Scurr: Why have I always had a runny nose for 30 years - and what can I do to make it stop? 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. Several of his Benidorm castmates appeared on ITV's Lorraine today to promote the upcoming series of the show and pay tribute to Bobby. CNN Markie Post, the actress known for her roles in Night Court and The Fall Guy, has died. Speaking about his role in Benidorm, he said: "he went out on a big career high, he loved the show, he was so proud to be part of it. Is climate change killing Australian wine? It's a far cry from his character Geoff "The Oracle" Maltby on Benidorm. On 3 March 2006, she gave birth to a second daughter at home named Cyd Betty. "He is an important part of the Lyceums story and of the story of theatre in Scotland and he will be greatly missed. A British grandmother has died and her grandson was injured after she crashed down a cliff in Benidorm. Kenny starred in Benidorm up until series 7 when he tragically passed away shortly after filming after a long battle with cancer. At the end of series 7, Jacqueline received a phone call from Donald to tell her he was throwing a surprise for her with the swingers association at the cross. Bobby also had roles in Heartbeat and Last of the Summer Wine. 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'He was a much loved actor, not only by the cast and crew on Benidorm but by the millions of fans out there. 'We've been blessed with another angel': Alicia Keys 'We're all young and he gets himself into some stuff': Cody Not another fight!
