THE Bill's Ben Roberts, who played Chief Inspector Derek Conway, has died aged 70. The actor's agent said he passed away on Monday.
Roberts starred in the ITV drama from 1987 until 2000, and appeared in other shows including Doctors and Casualty. His agents LCM Limited said in a statement: "Remembering the wonderful Ben Roberts who sadly passed away on Monday. "Best known as Chief Inspector Derek Conway in The Bill & he had an extensive career in theatre, TV & film. "Our thoughts are with his wife Helen & family at this time." Born in Wales in 1950, Roberts got his first job in TV on the series 'A Woman's Place'.
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