Veteran actor Tony Mathews has died at the age of 81 following surgery.The star was known best for his roles in The Bill, Inspector Morse and Poirot.
An inquest is to be held into his death, according to The Sun. No further details have been confirmed as of yet.Tony had a successful career that spanned over two decades.
He first appeared on screens in his role of Glen in the Duellists in 1977.Three years later he portrayed the Bank Vice President in The Dogs of War.
He also featured in Escape as Lord Lucan. His last credit, according to IMDB, came in 1997 as Sheridan in Pilgrims Rest. His role in Poirot - the hit drama series that ran between 1989 and 2013 - saw him play the part of Gerald Lowen.
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