the Daily Star, before he was injured on the set of movie Elizabeth R and had to switch to acting. Derek first left the Square in 2011 but returned twice for short stints when his on-screen family needed him in 2013 and 2016.Viewers were left heartbroken when he died of a heart attack as he was comforted by his beloved daughter, Kat.Since quitting the show, Derek admits he's found it hard to find other parts because everyone still sees him as Charlie Slater.He said: "I can’t get any work, because they can’t forget Charlie – he’s been dead for four years.
Also, I look too young for my age."I’m going to live until 100. I swim four days a week and do a bit of rowing and biking in the gym.
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