Walter Frederick George Williams (8 October 1928 - 30 March 2018), better known by his stage name Bill Maynard, was an English comedian and actor. Its been 11 years since Heartbeat last appeared on our TV screens following an incredible 18-year run. Brenda Bowman (daughter, introduced in The Royal). Derek died at the age of 82 in January 2020. The hit show even took to the stage back in 2016, but didn't live up to its predecessor and drew negative reviews from critics. Unlike everyone else I had a double who stood in for me during rehearsals. He became David's constant companion and appeared in numerous episodes. Heartbeat's Bill Maynard leaves more than 1million in his will I have never stopped being appreciative for the opportunity I was given.. She also appeared in the shows medical spin-off. Tricia Penrose, who played Gina on the soap opera Heartbeat and competed against Bill on the game show Pointless, also paid tribute to Bill. She mentioned in her post that its only been a few weeks since theyve worked together. Original reporting and incisive analysis, direct from the Guardian every morning. Sadly, the actor who played the role died in 2018 as a result of a scooter accident. He took on the Claude Greengrasses role, after Claude left for the West Indies. The actor had a long 60 year career in the showbiz industry and is said to have made millions after first appearing on. Bill Maynard, the actor best known as Claude Greengrass in Heartbeat, has died aged 89.The actor, whose real name was Walter Williams, starred in the TV police drama from 1992 to 2000 and in its . His rle as Claude Jeremiah Greengrass enabled him to win the title of Yorkshire Arts and Entertainment Personality of the Year in the 2003 Yorkshire Awards. Bless you and rest well sir.". The actor spent more than 60 years in showbiz. The jack-of-all-trades did everything from car repairs to funeral directing during his time in the show, and eventually was able to meet with his long lost daughter Ruth. Many have continued to act, appearing shows like Casualty and EastEnders, some have sadly died and others have turned their backs on their showbiz careers all together. The series was a hit from the start. But his life wasnt always dedicated to acting.
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