Former 'Enders actor Mike Reid dies, aged 67

Chrismcfall · Jul 30, 2007, 04:27 AM

Ex-EastEnders actor Mike Reid has died at the age of 67.

According to his agent, David Hahn, Mike - who played Frank Butcher in the BBC soap for just under two decades - suffered a suspected heart attack at his Spanish home.

Hahn told BBC News: "Mike was in fine fettle form. In fact only a couple of weeks ago we were having dinner over here.

"Mike, that particular day, went to see his consultant and had a full medical - and they gave him a clean bill of health."

He added: "He would see the funny side of any situation, no matter how black it was. Even now I'm sure he's laughing."

Describing it as "absolutely devastating", close friend and fellow comedian Frank Carson said: "We have just lost our friend Bernard Manning a fortnight ago. I just can't realise... this is devastating news."

He added: "This is horrendous news. Everyone in showbusiness will be shocked because this was one of the great friends of anything you wanted to do in showbusiness."

Controller of BBC Drama John Yorke said: "Mike's genius was to capture the heart of that flawed dreamer and make generations of viewers love him.

"Albert Square - and British television - will be a far poorer place without him, as will the lives of those who loved and worked with him throughout his extraordinary career."

Former Walford co-star Pam St Clement (Pat Evans) added: "It has come as a terrible shock - somebody larger than life as Mike was in person and character - he seemed indestructible."

Chappers · Jul 30, 2007, 08:10 AM

Sadly no come back to EastEnders for Frank "Allo Babe" Butcher.

CortexRock · Jul 30, 2007, 08:12 AM

Not that Frank was indispensable, but they could prop up his moldering corpse at the bar of the Queen Vic and it would still be a better actor than most of the current cast...

Richard Richard · Jul 30, 2007, 08:21 AM

yep he will be missed , RIIICKKKKYYYY !

mrfrosty · Jul 30, 2007, 09:53 AM

Paaaaaaat !

Jul 30, 2007, 04:27 AM	#1
Chrismcfall macrumors 6502 Join Date: Aug 2006	Former 'Enders actor Mike Reid dies, aged 67 Ex-EastEnders actor Mike Reid has died at the age of 67. According to his agent, David Hahn, Mike - who played Frank Butcher in the BBC soap for just under two decades - suffered a suspected heart attack at his Spanish home. Hahn told BBC News: "Mike was in fine fettle form. In fact only a couple of weeks ago we were having dinner over here. "Mike, that particular day, went to see his consultant and had a full medical - and they gave him a clean bill of health." He added: "He would see the funny side of any situation, no matter how black it was. Even now I'm sure he's laughing." Describing it as "absolutely devastating", close friend and fellow comedian Frank Carson said: "We have just lost our friend Bernard Manning a fortnight ago. I just can't realise... this is devastating news." He added: "This is horrendous news. Everyone in showbusiness will be shocked because this was one of the great friends of anything you wanted to do in showbusiness." Controller of BBC Drama John Yorke said: "Mike's genius was to capture the heart of that flawed dreamer and make generations of viewers love him. "Albert Square - and British television - will be a far poorer place without him, as will the lives of those who loved and worked with him throughout his extraordinary career." Former Walford co-star Pam St Clement (Pat Evans) added: "It has come as a terrible shock - somebody larger than life as Mike was in person and character - he seemed indestructible."
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Jul 30, 2007, 08:21 AM	#4
Richard Richard macrumors member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: London	yep he will be missed , RIIICKKKKYYYY ! __________________ *Did I tell you that's a smashing blouse you've got on?*
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Jul 30, 2007, 09:53 AM	#5
mrfrosty macrumors 6502 Join Date: Oct 2005	Paaaaaaat ! __________________ MrFrosty
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Jul 30, 2007, 08:10 AM	#2
Chappers macrumors 68020 Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: At home	Sadly no come back to EastEnders for Frank "Allo Babe" Butcher.
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Jul 30, 2007, 08:12 AM	#3
CortexRock macrumors 6502 Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Canterbury, England	Not that Frank was indispensable, but they could prop up his moldering corpse at the bar of the Queen Vic and it would still be a better actor than most of the current cast...
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