Waterman dies aged 74
ACTOR Dennis Waterman - who starred in TV shows Minder, The Sweeney and New Tricks - has died at the age of 74, it has been announced.
Waterman starred as bodyguard Terry McCann in Minder and he first found fame as tough nut cop George Carter in The Sweeney opposite John Thaw.
A statement from his family said: “We are deeply saddened to announce that our beloved Dennis, passed away very peacefully in hospital in Spain, on Sunday afternoon, with Pam by his side.”
His last film role was in Never Too Late in 2020, which was filmed in Australia.
Born in London, he was educated at the Corona Theatre School, and began his showbiz career at a young age, and following a role for the Children’s Film Foundation, was invited to join Stratford’s Royal Shakespeare Company.
He had been married several times, including to the actress Rula Lenska, and his daughter, Hannah, became a TV star in her own right - landing a role in EastEnders as Laura Beale.