", 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. 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. Rape Crisis Scotlands helpline number is 08088 01 03 02. When filming ended he reprised the role in the stage adaptation Benidorm Live, and later won a lead role in a theatre production of Aladdin. A delightful, committed and talented lady and actress. He was also part of Victoria Wood's fictional rep company in the BBC series Victoria Wood As Seen On TV. Writers marked Donald's death in the show, with Jacqueline scattering her husband's ashes over the cliffside in Benidorm. WebMaria Bossers was born on 6 November 1938 in Antwerp, Flanders, Belgium. [2] In 1991, she starred in the short film Rosebud with UK painter Sadie Lee.[3]. Johnny can most recently be seen in Carry On Glamping. Asa and wife Natalie welcomed their son Buddy in March 2020 and a little girl called Rockie last month. The 34-year-old, who played teen mum Chantelle Garvey on the ITV show, shared a series of sweep snaps on her Instagram and said the little girl was "well and truly worth the wait". We pay for videos too. 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? 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. 2023 BBC. He said: "Everything is becoming more and more expensive and that includes the cost of putting on a show the size of ours," he said. 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Bennett from 2002 until he died of suicide on 13 April 2015. Steve also co-wrote and appeared in the sitcom Psychoville and the comedy-drama Inside No. "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 inquire about a licence to reproduce material, visit our Syndication site. Maria Bossers - IMDb Only just heard the sad newz bout #KennyIreland(deceased). Part of the Daily Mail, The Mail on Sunday & Metro Media Group. Her agent said she died in a Sussex nursing home following a short illness. Seeing double! 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. Michael Joseph Pennington (born 5 September 1970), known professionally as Johnny Vegas, is an English actor and Her most acclaimed role is that of Sarah O'Brien in period drama Downton Abbey, and appeared through to series three. The actress last posted a message on Twitter on 17 March. The cast of Benidorm have admitted they were "devastated" to discover that co-star Bobby Knutt had died. Charlotte is daddy's double! His career started when he landed a role in the film, A Life for a Life, in 1998 where he 'He's been dead for 130 years and can still satisfy the ladies': Social media goes wild over mystery woman Cancelled? Kenny Ireland dead: Benidorm actor dies aged 68 - The Actress Siobhan Finneran played was the long suffering mum of The Garvey family. VideoOn board the worlds last surviving turntable ferry, I didnt think make-up was made for black girls, Why there is serious money in kitchen fumes. We are the poorer.". Seeing her go down the slope, her companion - on a similar vehicle - tried to get to her and sustained injuries herself in the effort. In 2007, she appeared as Donna Doig in the three-part ITV drama series Mobile. Get a daily email direct to your inbox with our newsletter. Scottish actor Kenny Ireland has died following a battle with cancer. In 1995, Bobby starred in one of his most well-known roles as Albert Dingle in Emmerdale. "It's both humbling and completely overwhelming to read all of your messages. ", Graham McLaren, associate director at the National Theatre of Scotland, posted: "The man my daughter called Santa has passed away. Doggy day-care! Want to bookmark your favourite articles and stories to read or reference later? Mr Ireland's other TV credits include Taggart, Auf Wiedersehen, Pet, the UK version of House of Cards, Drop The Dead Donkey and Heartbeat. Zac Efron jets out of LAX as rumoured 'We're not your enemies!' | CNN Markie Post, the actress known for her roles in Night Court and The Fall Guy, has died. The Scottish actor's agent said he had been ill with cancer for some time, and passed away in the early hours of Thursday morning. Digital Spy has reached out to ITV for comment. ", 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. He also leant his talents to TV programmesTaggart and the original version of House of Cards. Is climate change killing Australian wine? A Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office spokesperson said: "We are supporting the family of a British woman who has died in Spain and are in touch with local authorities. Actor Tony Maudsley, 53, played beloved Benidorm star Kenneth DuBeke. 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. Her other film appearances include Brazil (1985), The Winter Guest (1997) and Containment (2015). He is now all grown up and has a son of his own, little Archie, who the proud dad often shares photos of on Instagram. He also starred in Last of The Summer Wine, Heartbeat and All Creatures Great and Small. In 2008, The Times described Graham as "the small screen's resident raver, a one-woman festival of naturism". He tweeted: "Sad to hear Kenny Ireland - a great actor & former director @lyceumtheatre - has passed away. ", Benidorm co-star Danny Walters, who plays Tiger Dyke in the show, said: "Very sad news about Kenny Ireland (Donald Stewart). X". A spokesperson for ITV added: 'We are terribly saddened to hear that Kenny Ireland has passed away, our thoughts are with his family at this time. "Thank you so much for your kind tweets," she wrote. In 2010, she took on the role of Commander Lisa Kennedy in a seven-episode story arc of The Bill, as well as guest-starring in the final story of the fourth series of the Doctor Who spinoff show The Sarah Jane Adventures, playing the villainous alien Ruby White in the story Goodbye, Sarah Jane Smith. Bobby later joinedthe Whirlwinds in 1963 before forming a comedy duo the year afterPee & Knutt with partner Geoff Morton. Alongside actress Janine Duvitski, the pair played a sex-mad couple who frequent theSolana hotel in the Spanish resort every year. Very sad Benidorm news guys. Note: The following article contains discussion of sexual misconduct allegations that some readers may find upsetting. Graham was married to actor Joseph A. Bennett from 2002 until he died of suicide on 13 April 2015. He and co-star Janine Duvitski played a sex-mad couple who holiday at the Solano hotel in the Spanish resort every year. She was an actress, known for Benidorm (1989), Familie (1991) and Spoed (2000). Benidorm The actress appeared in the lotto-based drama The Syndicate and appeared in two series of Happy Valley. She then starred in the BBC drama Survivors as Abby Grant. Deepest condolences to his family and friends. Read about our approach to external linking. Where original Benidorm cast are now - The Sun It is not clear why the vehicle went off the road before falling off the cliff in an area of difficult access. IAN BIRRELL: Why are we kowtowing to a sinister dictatorship in China that still covers up the origins of Career coach reveals the best way to explain why you left a job after a short period of time - and you only Father 'crushed to death' in indoor cave at tourist attraction 'was read poem by his daughter' while he lay Can the Keto diet help treat mental illness? Writers marked Donalds death in the show, with Jacqueline scattering her husbands ashes over the cliffside in Benidorm. 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The actress, who's picked up an Emmy nomination for Apple TV's Ted Lasso, played Septa Unella in seasons five and six of HBO's Game of Thrones, most notably forcing Cersei (Lena Headey) to admit her crimes after her arrest by the High Sparrow and then following her while ringing a bell and shouting "Shame!" The quirky comedy set in Spain's seaside resort Benidorm would go on to entertain viewers for over a decade before ending in 2018. The Benidorm TV show account tweeted: "Benidorm star and Sheffield legend Bobby Knutt passes away aged 71. Julie Graham (born 24 July 1965) is a Scottish television and film actress. Digital Spy participates in various affiliate marketing programs, which means we may get paid commissions on editorially chosen products purchased through our links to retailer sites. She said: "She was a right madam. Starting his career in Scottish regional theatre, he first became known for his frequent appearances in Victoria Wood As Seen On TV, most particularly for his role as Derek the handyman in soap skit Acorn Antiques. Sending our Beni love to his family.". Bobby was a regular on the pantomime circuit in Sheffield and starred in 14 different shows at the Crucible and Lyceum theatres. She published two autobiographies and two novels, When She Was Bad and Good Time Girl. 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. Dark days indeed. 'Guys would come up to you in a bar and go, "My wife thinks its all for real, you know", and hes waiting for you to say, "Well it is you know".'. In a four-part series Johnny sets out to open his very own glamping site. O'Mara played a ruthless businesswoman in BBC drama Howards' Way and was briefly a regular on the North Sea ferry drama Triangle. The 58-year-old woman had been riding a scooter-type electric vehicle when the incident happened on Wednesday afternoon, according to Spanish media. 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Former Dynasty star Kate O'Mara has died at the age of 74, her agent said. Benidorm star Geoffrey Hutchings has died suddenly aged 71. The Scottish actor's agent said he had Siobhan appeared in six series of Benidorm as the lovable Janice before leaving in 2015. Sad sad news. A date we will always remember.. The Met Gala begins! She also appeared as Rosie in the Leave It All Behind series of British television commercials for the Peugeot 106 car, alongside Annie Dunkley and Michael McKell in the mid-1990s. Perhaps his biggest roles to date were in two of ITV'S most-loved soaps. The veteran Scottish actor and director had played swinger Donald Stewart in the ITV show since 2007. 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 Im a fan he a Gent! [8][citation needed], On 11 October 2019, Graham married Belgian skydiving instructor Davy Croket. Much Love x. Benidorm Ireland also appeared in the Acorn Antiques segment of 1980s comedy programme Victoria Wood As Seen on TV. The actor was written out of the latest series of Benidorm in June so he could concentrate on his cancer treatment. The British actress was best known for her role as sister to Joan Collins' Alexis Colby in the US soap. 679215 Registered office: 1 London Bridge Street, London, SE1 9GF. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. To see all content on The Sun, please use the Site Map. In 2012, Graham appeared in the film Tower Block. TV chef Rustie Lee worked alongside Kenny Ireland when she had a cameo role in Benidorm. BENIDORM fans were delighted this week after star Hannah Hobley welcomed her first child. Since then shes had roles on Channel 4s Humans and BBCs Doctors. In 2000 she appeared in Dusty Hughes' Helpless at the Donmar Warehouse. Click here to upload yours. We are no longer accepting comments on this article. Police have opened an investigation to clarify the causes of the accident and whether the vehicle complied with all requirements. RIP Bobby Knutt x". 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. Benidorm - Cast, Ages, Trivia | Famous Birthdays RIP Lovely man". Benidorm Sending our Beni love to his family. Bobby also had roles in Heartbeat and Last of the Summer Wine. Read every issue now with a 1-month free trial, only on Apple News+. Several of his Benidorm castmates appeared on ITV's Lorraine today to promote the upcoming series of the show and pay tribute to Bobby. Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies. A British grandmother has died and her grandson was injured after she crashed down a cliff in Benidorm. She was married to actors Richard Willis and Jeremy Young and leaves a sister, actress Belinda Carroll. WebShe is a very accomplished classical actress who has acted in many theater plays (like "Look Back in Anger" that followed a world tour in 1990, with Kenneth Branagh and Emma Thompson) and some other roles in movies, as well. Kenny Ireland, the actor who played ageing swinger Donald Stewart in ITV comedy series Benidorm, has died aged 68. Oliver Stokes played Michael Garvey in the ITV comedy. And at a convention this week , show creator Derren Little teased its return, saying: "Ladies and gentlemen, in the worlds of Madge Garvey in series seven episode two, 'Never say never. More at IMDbPro Contact info Agent info Resume Born July 27, 1959 Add to list Nominated for 2 BAFTA Awards ", 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. Actor Kenny Ireland - best known for his role in TV comedy Benidorm - has died, aged 68, following a battle with cancer. The intuition credited him with nurturing young actors to perform on stage, and establishing the Lyceum Youth Theatre one of the longest running and largest youth theatres in Scotland. After swapping the Solana and Neptunes Bar for the likes of Asda and Corrie, we take a look. 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British woman dies and grandson injured after plunging "If you put a much older woman in Doctor Who, they can identify with it," she told Digital Spy ahead of the 50th anniversary celebrations for the show, where she tweeted images of herself with former co-stars. She also appeared in 1986 in an episode of Taggart, Death Call, as Kathleen Kelly.BBC TV series The Houseman's Tale (1987). It's official! The Rada-trained actor, who played thong-wearing sunbed tycoon Mel Harvey in the ITV comedy, He will be greatly missed.'. Since then he has starred in many TV shows including Doc Martin, Miss Marple and Ordinary Lives. Following Donald's death, Jacqueline brought some poignancy to the comedy when she scattered her husband's ashes over the cliffside in Benidorm. BENIDORM cast and crew have been leading the tributes to actor Bobby Knut who died aged 71. [citation needed]. Benidorm star Kenny Ireland dies aged 68 following battle with cancer. | Official Sites When I got one I was like, 'Oh my god, I haven't seen one of those in 15 years'. He has also starred in films including Sleepy Hollow where he played Van Ripper and Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, playing Grawp, Hagrid's giant brother. The British actress was best known for her role as sister to Joan Collins' Alexis Colby in On 3 March 2006, she gave birth to a second daughter at home named Cyd Betty. His wife Donna Hartley-Wass died at the age of 58 in 2013. Tim hit headlines when he fell out with his ex Denise Welch over comments she made about their sex life on Loose Women. 'He appeared as Donald Stewart in Benidorm from the first episode and helped play a huge part in its success. She said there were times where she was walking on set in full Tonya costume which involved not much more than heels and a bikini and she said she was "groped three times in one week. US tech billionaire's son Matt Baszucki found the low-carb/high Could a hormone spray reignite your love life? Corrie fans will now recognise Tony as kind undertaker George Shuttleworth, who has recently won the heart of Eileen Grimshaw. But his day job is working at luxury caravan manufacturer Victory Leisure Homes in Yorkshire. List of Benidorm characters - Wikipedia In 2019 Benidorm creator Derren Litten cast him in his 2019 series Scarborough. The actor is best known for his role as swinger Donald Stewart in Benidorm, alongside his onscreen wife,Janine Duvitski (left). His career started when he landed a role in the film, A Life for a Life, in 1998 where he played the part of Stefan Kiszko. Now! Benidorm Cast | List of All Benidorm Actors and Christopher O'Dowd (born 9 October 1979) is an Irish actor and comedian, best known for his television roles such as Miles Daly in the Epix comedy series Get Shorty and Roy Trenneman in the Channel 4 more Eileen Atkins Upstairs, Downstairs, Doc Martin Dame Eileen June Atkins, (born 16 June 1934) is an English actress and occasional Britain's rock solid support for the Royal Family: With Charles' Coronation just four days way, a major poll LORD ASHCROFT: The monarchy has to change, but the King has time and goodwill on his side. 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. [1], Graham has appeared in the Channel 4 Blood Red Roses (1986, filmed in East Kilbride). treasured memories of our panto days! Several of his Benidorm Kenny Ireland RIP. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. "He is an important part of the Lyceums story and of the story of theatre in Scotland and he will be greatly missed. Readers in the US are encouraged to contact RAINN, or the National Sexual Assault Hotline on 800-656-4673. The former Emmerdale actor passed away on Monday at the age of 71, with his agent confirming he had died during a holiday in France. My sincere condolences go out to his wife and family xx", Former Brookside actor Louis Emerick tweeted: "Ah man! Benidorm actor Geoffrey Hutchings has died suddenly aged 71 This month, Tim - who starred in Auf Wiedersehn, Pet - was forced to cancel his yearly charity show in honour of his co-star Sammy Johnson.