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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Louis Chilton

Eastenders actor Michael Keating dies aged 79

Michael Keating
  • Michael Keating, the actor renowned for his roles in EastEnders and the sci-fi series Blake’s 7 , has passed away at the age of 79.
  • He was known for playing Reverend Stevens in the BBC soap EastEnders between 2005 and 2017.
  • Keating also starred as Vila Restal in all 52 episodes of Blake’s 7 from 1978 to 1981, a role he later reprised in audio series.
  • His extensive career included appearances in other notable series such as Doctor Who (including audio projects), Yes Minister, Casualty, and Midsomer Murders, alongside significant stage work.
  • Tributes have been shared online by fans, former collaborators, and publishers like Cult Edge, remembering him as a 'wonderful man' and a 'genuinely lovely man'.

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Michael Keating death: Popular Eastenders and Blake’s 7 star dies aged 79

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