The pair have been married for 63 years and died simply eight days aside, their household mentioned in a heartbreaking tribute
EastEnders star Tony Caunter, famend for his position as Roy Evans, has died aged 88 simply days after the dying of his spouse, his household have introduced in a heartbreaking tribute. In a transferring assertion, the household mentioned Caunter and his spouse Fran had spent 63 years married and had died eight days aside.
The household mentioned: “It’s with monumental unhappiness that we carry the curtain down on our fantastic and vastly beloved father, Tony Caunter, who died peacefully yesterday night, simply eight days after his beloved spouse of 63 years, Fran, additionally handed away.
“Dad was 88 years outdated. After an extended and fulfilling life on and off display screen and stage, Tony leaves a daughter and three sons, seven grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren. He will probably be missed by all.” For the most recent TV and showbiz gossip signal as much as our e-newsletter
The household additionally thanked those that cared for Caunter throughout his ultimate weeks at Eastbourne District Basic Hospital close to their dwelling.
They added: “We wish to thank the NHS workers at Eastbourne District Basic Hospital for his or her unbelievable care throughout his ultimate hours, and to everybody at Eastbourne Gardens nursing dwelling for the care and compassion they’ve given dad over the previous two months.”
The actor’s household concluded their assertion by asking for privateness “at this extraordinarily tough time”.
The actor who performed the much-loved automobile vendor from 1994 to 2003 was introduced into the present as a love curiosity for Pat Butcher, portrayed by Pam St Clement, with the couple later tying the knot on display screen.
EastEnders producers additionally issued a press release on Tuesday which reads: “It’s with nice unhappiness that we study of the passing of Tony Caunter.
“Tony will ceaselessly be beloved and revered by everybody at EastEnders for his heat, kindness and humour in addition to being significantly remembered by all these at dwelling who immediately took Roy to their hearts.
“Roy will at all times be remembered for his nice love of Pat, regardless of him famously declaring his distaste in her alternative of earrings, which gave us all one in every of Walford’s biggest amorous affairs.
“Tony won’t ever be forgotten by all those that labored alongside him for a few years and everybody at EastEnders sends their love and condolences to Tony’s household and buddies.”
All through his tenure on the programme Caunter’s character was concerned in a number of the present’s most unforgettable plotlines together with Pat’s romantic entanglement with former husband Frank Butcher, portrayed by Mike Reid.
Caunter’s skilled journey prolonged far past EastEnders, encompassing roles in Pennies From Heaven, Tumbledown, Juliet Bravo, and the drama sequence Boon. He shared 63 years of marriage with Frances Wallace and collectively they raised 4 kids.
