EastEnders and theatre actor Frank Barrie dies

Theatre star and former EastEnders actor Frank Barrie has died aged 88.

The Scarborough-born performer passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family, his agency Scott Marshall Partners said.

Barrie, who grew up in York, played Dot Cotton's love interest Edward Bishop in EastEnders from 2010 to 2011.

He was also known for his numerous Shakespearean roles on stage and was a member of Sir Laurence Olivier's National Theatre Company at the Old Vic.

The statement from his agency read: "It is with great sadness that we announce the death of our beloved client, Frank Barrie, at the age of 88.

"He died peacefully at home, with his wife Mary and daughter Julia."