He had a colourful life: was a petty criminal in the 60s and spent time in Brixton prison, found fame on The Comedians in the 1970s, then was a kids’ favourite in the 80s presenting Runaround.
However, he was most famous for his portrayal as Frank Butcher in EastEnders, which revived his career in 90s, after the arrival of alternative comedy.
We’ll miss him…. g-g-g-g-g-g-g-g-gooooooo!