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EastEnders actor Tony Caunter dead at 88 just days after passing of his wife of 63 years

Tony Caunter died peacefully aged 88, just eight days after his wife of 63 years, leaving behind a large family and a legacy from his role in EastEnders, his family said.

  • EastEnders actor Tony Caunter, who played Roy Evans between 1994 and 2003, died at the age of 88, eight days after his wife Fran.
  • Caunter's co-stars paid tribute, with Pam St. Clement describing him as "a true gentleman to work with" and Shaun Williamson saying Caunter was "like a second father" to him.
  • Caunter's family thanked the NHS staff for their "incredible care" during his final hours and the nursing home for their "care and compassion" over the past two months.
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EastEnders star dies peacefully aged 88 just days after wife Fran

Actor Tony Caunter, who played Roy Evans in EastEnders, has died at the age of 88, his family has announced in a statement.

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