Post by RitaLittlewood on Jul 29, 2007 18:49:19 GMT
From BBC Online:
Last Updated: Sunday, 29 July 2007, 18:47 GMT 19:47 UK
Ex-EastEnders star Mike Reid dies
Former EastEnders actor Mike Reid has died at the age of 67.
The actor - who played Frank Butcher in the BBC soap - died after suffering a heart attack, his agent said.
He was living in Spain at the time of his death.
Mr Reid started out as a stand-up comedian in clubs and on cruise liners.
He also appeared in TV shows including Steptoe and Son, Doctor Who, Worzel Gummidge and Minder.
Last Updated: Sunday, 29 July 2007, 18:47 GMT 19:47 UK
Ex-EastEnders star Mike Reid dies
Former EastEnders actor Mike Reid has died at the age of 67.
The actor - who played Frank Butcher in the BBC soap - died after suffering a heart attack, his agent said.
He was living in Spain at the time of his death.
Mr Reid started out as a stand-up comedian in clubs and on cruise liners.
He also appeared in TV shows including Steptoe and Son, Doctor Who, Worzel Gummidge and Minder.
