Overview
- His nephew said the Liverpool-born actor died in the early hours of 18 March 2026.
- Relatives have not disclosed a cause of death and described the news as a shock.
- He was living in London and is survived by his wife, Prim, and children, Richard and Roslyn.
- The Liverpool Everyman and Playhouse Theatres issued an official tribute praising his longtime impact on their stages.
- Across a five-decade career he was known for Boys from the Blackstuff, Between the Lines, Bleak House, and the film A Fish Called Wanda.