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| Royle Family and Emmerdale actor Peter Martin dies aged 82 | |
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| Doreen Keogh as Mary Carroll with Peter Martin as Joe Carroll in The Royle Family | Doreen Keogh as Mary Carroll with Peter Martin as Joe Carroll in The Royle Family |
| Actor Peter Martin, who starred in The Royle Family and Brassed Off, has died aged 82. | Actor Peter Martin, who starred in The Royle Family and Brassed Off, has died aged 82. |
| Mr Martin, born in Gainsborough, was also known for his roles in Emmerdale and the original BBC series of All Creatures Great and Small. | Mr Martin, born in Gainsborough, was also known for his roles in Emmerdale and the original BBC series of All Creatures Great and Small. |
| Ricky Tomlinson, who appeared with Mr Martin in The Royle Family, paid tribute to the actor. | Ricky Tomlinson, who appeared with Mr Martin in The Royle Family, paid tribute to the actor. |
| He said Mr Martin was an "absolute joy to work with and a brilliant actor", adding he would be "sadly missed". | |
| Roxanne Pallett, playing Jo Stiles, kisses Peter Martin in a scene from Emmerdale in 2005 | Roxanne Pallett, playing Jo Stiles, kisses Peter Martin in a scene from Emmerdale in 2005 |
| Mr Martin starred as neighbour Joe Carroll in The Royle Family, and as Len Reynolds in Emmerdale between 2001 and 2007. | |
| He lived in Hessle for 25 years and later moved to Barrow upon Humber. | |
| Mr Martin played Ernie in 1996 film Brassed Off, which also starred Pete Postlethwaite and Ewan McGregor. | |
| Grimethorpe Colliery Band, which inspired the film, said members were "saddened to hear" of the actor's death. | |
| In a statement released on social media the group said Mr Martin had an "illustrious career" and added: "Band members say that Peter was exactly like his character, Ernie - dry and always ready with a wise crack. He would have fitted into the band well in real life." | |
| Peter Martin, who starred in The Royle Family and Brassed Off, has died | Peter Martin, who starred in The Royle Family and Brassed Off, has died |
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| Emmerdale | Emmerdale |
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