"BBC Tony Caunter, who played Roy Evans in EastEnders, has died aged 88, his family has announced. The actor played a car dealer with a love interest for Pam St Clement's character Pat Butcher, in the British soap from 1994 to 2003. In a statement, his family said he died "peacefully" on Monday evening at Eastbourne District General Hospital, just eight days after his wife of 63 years, Fran."
"PA Media During Caunter's time playing Roy, one of the headline-making storylines involved Pat's affair with her ex, Frank Butcher, played by Mike Reid. His on-screen son was Barry Evans, played by Shaun Williamson, who was pushed off a cliff in a dramatic episode. Caunter's other acting roles included Pennies From Heaven, Tumbledown, and TV series Juliet Bravo. He also appeared in the TV drama series Boon, alongside EastEnders' star Michael Elphick."
Tony Caunter died peacefully aged 88 at Eastbourne District General Hospital, eight days after the death of his wife of 63 years, Fran. He played Roy Evans, a car dealer with a love interest for Pat Butcher, on EastEnders from 1994 to 2003. He is survived by a daughter, three sons, seven grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. The family thanked hospital and nursing-home staff for their care and requested privacy. Notable storylines during his time on EastEnders included Pat's affair with Frank Butcher and his on-screen son Barry Evans being pushed off a cliff. His other credits included Pennies From Heaven, Tumbledown, Juliet Bravo and Boon.
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