"A statement from his family said: Derek wasn't just a dad to us. He was a friend and supported us through our highs and lows. He never stopped learning, he loved meeting people and was always generous with his time. We miss him terribly. The family requested that their privacy be respected at this difficult time. Slater arrived in Walford, a fictional borough of east London, in 2000 alongside his mother-in-law, Mo Harris, and daughters, Lynne, Kat, Little Mo and Zoe."
"An EastEnders spokesperson said: We are deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Derek Martin. From the moment he arrived, Derek's portrayal of Charlie Slater instantly cemented him in the hearts of the audience, as the head of one of EastEnders' most iconic families. Charlie would do anything for his family, and much like his character, Derek would do the same for those around him. Derek was deeply loved by all those that worked with him at EastEnders and wil"
Derek Martin died aged 92. He starred as Charlie Slater on BBC One's EastEnders from 2000 to 2011, with guest appearances until 2016. His family described him as a friend, supportive through highs and lows, always learning, generous with his time, and requested privacy. Slater arrived in Walford in 2000 alongside his mother-in-law Mo Harris and daughters Lynne, Kat, Little Mo and Zoe, becoming the caring bedrock of the Slater household. Martin was born in Bow in April 1933 and left his job at Smithfield Meat Market in 1962 to pursue acting. He also played DI Fred Pyle in Law & Order and was praised as an authentic working-class voice.
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