John Benfield has died after battling a rare cancer. The Prime Suspect star passed away aged 68 after suffering from Sarcoma.
He died at Oxford's Sobell House Hospice, according to the Oxford Mail. John, whose real name was John Taylor, was known for playing DCS Michael Kernan opposite Helen Mirren in Prime Suspect.
His agents Marham, Froggatt and Irwin said John always brought "truth and integrity to his roles and was an imposing, strong and rugged figure, with a soul and belief in his craft".
Born in Wanstead Essex, John and his family moved to Witney in Oxfordshire in 2015. John is survived by his wife Lilian, son Freddie, and grandson Rex.
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