EastEnders actor Derek Martin dies aged 92
Derek Martin, beloved for playing cabbie Charlie Slater in BBC's EastEnders, has died at 92. We look back at his life and iconic TV career.
Derek Martin, beloved for playing cabbie Charlie Slater in BBC's EastEnders, has died at 92. We look back at his life and iconic TV career.
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Derek Martin, the beloved actor who played Charlie Slater in BBC's EastEnders, has passed away at 92. Tributes pour in for the iconic soap star.
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