Actor Leslie Grantham in character as Dennis Watts with his on screen wife Anita Dobson who plays Angie. Grantham, who played "Dirty" Den in Eastenders has died aged 71
ACTOR Leslie Grantham, who played "Dirty" Den Watts in EastEnders, has died aged 71.
A statement from his representative said: "We formally announce the loss of Leslie Grantham, who passed away at 10.20am on the morning of Friday 15 June 2018.
"His ex-wife and sons have asked for their privacy to be respected at this difficult time, and for there to be no approaches to them for information or comment.
"There will be a private funeral which will be attended by close family and friends only."
Grantham's death comes days after he was reported to be in a critical condition in the UK having returned from Bulgaria, where he had been living.
Grantham shot to fame playing Watts in EastEnders, originally from 1985 to 1989.
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