TV legend Ray Brooks, Coronation Street and EastEnders star, dies aged 86

TV legend Ray Brooks, a Coronation Street and EastEnders star and voice of the children's show Mr Benn , has died at the age 86.

Best known for his narration of the 1970s children's show Mr Benn , Ray had an acting career that spanned five decades, and was one of the few actors who has featured on hit British soaps Coronation Street and EastEnders.

In 1964, Ray appeared on the long-running ITV soap Coronation Street as Norman Phillips, before making his debut in Albert Square as Joe Macer, who famously murdered his wife Pauline Fowler (Wendy Richard), in 2005.

Ray's passing

In a statement given by his sons, Will and Tom, to the BBC , it was confirmed the actor had passed away on Saturday following a short illness.