EastEnders actor Leslie Grantham, greatest generally known as rogue "Dirty Den” within the BBC One cleaning soap, has died aged 71.
The actor appeared in EastEnders from 1985 to 1989 and later returned to his signature position in 2003.
The announcement follows information earlier this week that Grantham had returned to the UK from Bulgaria to obtain medical consideration.
An announcement from his agent mentioned he handed away on Friday morning and that a personal funeral can be held.