Shaun Williamson has delivered a poignant tribute to his former EastEnders colleague Tony Caunter after his passing at 88.

Tony Caunter, renowned for playing Roy Evans in EastEnders , passed away peacefully aged 88, his relatives announced on Tuesday (October 14) .

The performer, who depicted the cherished motor trader from 1994 to 2003, was brought in as a love interest for Pat Butcher, portrayed by Pam St Clement , with the couple later tying the knot on the programme.

Speaking to the PA news agency, his relatives revealed: "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. Afte

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