EastEnders and The Crown actor Stephen Greif has died on the age of 78.
The star's loss of life was introduced by his publicists on Monday, saying that they'd "miss" him dearly.
In an announcement they added: "With nice unhappiness we announce the loss of life of our great shopper Stephen Greif.
"His in depth profession included quite a few roles on display screen and stage, together with on the Nationwide Theatre, RSC and within the West Finish.
"We'll miss him dearly and our ideas are along with his household and buddies."
The award profitable actor scooped gongs for Greatest Actor and Most Promising Actor after graduating from the Royal Academy of Dramatic Artwork, writes The Mirror.
He most just lately appeared in Speaker of the Home, Sir Bernard Weatherill, within the Netflix hit The Crown again in 2020.
Reacting to his loss of life, Physician Who star Barnaby Edwards stated he was "very saddened to listen to that Stephen Greif has left us".
He added: "A rock-solid performer with a voice as liquid and lethal as molten lava. When it got here to taking part in villains, he was unsurpassed.
"His acerbic wit and apparent intelligence made him a pleasure to direct. Thanks for the enjoyable, Stephen."
One other fan penned: "Sorry to listen to this. Citizen Smith is my favorite sitcom however solely the primary three collection as when he left it was by no means the identical."
One added: "I am shocked and saddened by Stephen Greif's passing, I noticed him just lately doing Tears, Treachery and Only a Little Homicide and on the Endlessly Avon conference.
"One other nice actor with a very superb voice gone and such a gentleman," another person typed."
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