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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.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.
The actor, who lived in Hawker's Cove near Padstow, died at the Royal Cornwall Hospital in Truro.
Ms Glass said he had been ill for several months and passed away surrounded by members of his family.Ms Glass said he had been ill for several months and passed away surrounded by members of his family.
Advertisement The actor, who lived in Hawker's Cove near Padstow, died at the Royal Cornwall Hospital in Truro.
Edward Woodward: from the 1973 cult classic The Wicker ManEdward Woodward: from the 1973 cult classic The Wicker Man
"I knew him a very long time and he was a superb human being," she said"I knew him a very long time and he was a superb human being," she said
"That integrity shone through in the roles he played. I can't ever remember, in all the productions he undertook, anyone having a bad word to say about him and he never had anything bad to say about anyone else either."."That integrity shone through in the roles he played. I can't ever remember, in all the productions he undertook, anyone having a bad word to say about him and he never had anything bad to say about anyone else either.".
Ms Glass added: "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.Ms Glass added: "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 said."His passing will leave a huge gap in many lives," she said.
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He was last seen on screen in BBC One soap EastEnders as Tommy Clifford earlier this year.
Diederick Santer, executive producer of EastEnders, said: "All of us at EastEnders are very sad to learn that Edward has passed away.
"We were thrilled when he joined us for a stint of six episodes earlier this year. He was a delight to work with, and delivered a characteristically touching and layered performance. Our thoughts are with his family."
Actor Simon Pegg, who was a big fan of Woodward and cast him in his 2007 film Hot Fuzz, said on Twitter: "So sorry to hear we have lost the great Edward Woodward. Feel lucky to have worked with him."Actor Simon Pegg, who was a big fan of Woodward and cast him in his 2007 film Hot Fuzz, said on Twitter: "So sorry to hear we have lost the great Edward Woodward. Feel lucky to have worked with him."
Woodward is survived by his second wife, the actress Michele Dotrice, and four children, three of whom he had during his first marriage.Woodward is survived by his second wife, the actress Michele Dotrice, and four children, three of whom he had during his first marriage.


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