West End star Graham Martin was found dead at home in May aged 50. The actor, whose real name was Graham Reid, was discovered at his residence in Basford, Stoke-on-Trent on May 1.
Reports suggest he had been battling pneumonia prior to his passing. He began his acting career in the 1990s and his theatre credits included turns in shows such as Blood Brothers, as well as Brighton Rock and Starlight Express in London's West End.
Martin, who hailed from Middlesbrough, also appeared in shows such as The Hollow and Sherlock Holmes as well as the Batman Live Worldwide Arena Tour.
Playwright Tim Churchill, who worked with Martin on Blood Brothers for 11 years, has revealed he was the one who alerted police when he hadn't heard from his friend.
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