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| Actor Edward Woodward dies at 79 | Actor Edward Woodward dies at 79 |
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| Veteran actor Edward Woodward has died aged 79, his agent has confirmed. | Veteran actor Edward Woodward has died aged 79, his agent has confirmed. |
| The Croydon-born star had been suffering from various illnesses including pneumonia and died in hospital, said Janet Glass. | The Croydon-born star had been suffering from various illnesses including pneumonia and died in hospital, said Janet Glass. |
| Woodward is most famous for his roles in the cult 1973 horror film The Wicker Man, alongside Christopher Lee, and US TV series The Equalizer. | |
| He was last seen on screen in BBC One soap EastEnders as Tommy Clifford earlier this year. | He was last seen on screen in BBC One soap EastEnders as Tommy Clifford earlier this year. |
| Ms Glass said in a statement: "Universally loved and admired through his unforgettable roles in classic productions, he was equally fine and courageous in real life, never losing his brave spirit and wonderful humour throughout his illness. | |
| "His passing will leave a huge gap in many lives," she added. | |
| Woodward is survived by his wife, the actress Michele Dotrice, and four children. |