BBC Announces Death of ‘EastEnders’, ‘The Archers’ Star
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The BBC has announced the death of Ian Pepperell, who has died after a long illness aged just 53. The star is best known for playing Roy Tucker in BBC’s The Archers, and for a stint on EastEnders. “Ian was the perfect Archers actor,” The Archers editor Jeremy Howe said. “It is tragic that he died in his prime, we will miss him dearly.” He starred in many roles over the years—appearing in EastEnders in 1985, Beck in 1996 and Get Real in 1998.
Ian Pepperell, known for his role as Roy Tucker in The Archers, has sadly died at the age of 53.
The actor, who appeared in the BBC Radio 4 drama for more than 20 years, died on Friday after a long illness.
"Ian was the perfect Archers actor," The Archers editor Jeremy Howe… pic.twitter.com/qhRMtfo6Oj— BBC Radio 4 (@BBCRadio4) December 23, 2023
