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EastEnders Actor Derek Martin Dies Aged 92
Derek Martin played Charlie Slater from 2000 to 2011 and was praised for his authentic working-class roles, with tributes highlighting his generosity and impact on British TV.
- On January 10, 2026, actor Derek Martin died in hospital at the age of 92, Sharon Henry, Martin's agent, confirmed.
- Martin made his name on EastEnders as Derek Martin portrayed Charlie Slater, whose arc included a fatal heart attack and later guest appearances.
- His family, speaking through the agent Sharon Henry, described Martin as a devoted father, charitable Water Rats member, avid golfer, and recalled him as a friend and supporter who will be greatly missed.
- Martin's family asked that `their privacy be respected at this difficult time`, while an EastEnders spokesperson said it was `deeply saddened` and Martin was `deeply loved by all those that worked with him`.
- Across more than 50 years, Derek Martin served as an authentic working-class voice in British television and film, and his portrayal instantly cemented him in the hearts of the audience as the head of EastEnders' iconic family.
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Derek Martin dead: EastEnders actor who starred in soap for 15 years dies as tributes pour in for 'truly amazing person'
Derek Martin, who starred as Charlie Slater in BBC's Eastenders, has died at the age of 92.Mr Martin played the character between 2000-2011, and made guest appearances in the years following that, with Charlie featuring in a number of major storylines.His final EastEnders appearance was in 2016, with his character suffering a fatal heart attack.Now, his family have paid tribute to him as a "friend" who "supported us through our highs and lows." …
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