EastEnders has paid tribute to a soap legend after it was announced they have passed away aged 88.

Tony Caunter, the actor famed for his role as Roy Evans, died this week. His family released a statement to the PA news agency which read: "It is with enormous sadness that we bring the curtain down on our wonderful and hugely loved father, Tony Caunter, who died peacefully yesterday evening, just eight days after his beloved wife of 63 years, Fran, also passed away. Dad was 88 years old.

"After a long and fulfilling life on and off screen and stage, Tony leaves a daughter and three sons, seven grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. He will be missed by all."

The family continued: "We would like to thank the NHS staff at Eastbourne District General Hospital for their incredible care

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