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Prime Suspect actor John Benfield has sadly died at the age of 68. The British TV star, whose real name was John Turner, is said to have battled a rare form of cancer and died at the Sobell House Hospice in Oxford on 16 June. John’s agents Marham, Froggatt and Irwin told the Oxford Mail that 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’. He is survived by his wife Lilian, son Freddie, and grandson Rex. The actor was best known for his role in ITV’s Prime Suspect in which he starred as Detective Chief Superintendent Michael Kernan alongside Dame Helen Mirren. Prime Suspect, which ran between between 1991 and 2006, focused on a no-nonsense female

John Benfield has died after battling a rare cancer.

Prime Suspect star John Benfield has sadly passed away after battling a rare form of cancer, aged 68.John, whose real name was John Turner, was known for playing the iconic DCS Michael Kernan in the ITV show.Turner's agents, Markham, Froggatt & Irwin made a statement saying he always brought a "truth and integrity to his roles and was an imposing, strong and rugged figure, with a soul and belief in his craft."He passed away on June 16 from a rare form of cancer, at Sobell House Hospice in Oxford.The actor is survived by Lilian, son Freddie, and grandson Rex.John wasn't just known for his beloved Prime Suspect character, he is also remembered for many more performances.He has performed in over 70 films and TV series since 1981.The legendary

ACTOR John Benfield, who played Helen Mirren’s boss in Prime Suspect, who has died of cancer at the age of 68. John, whose real name was John Turner, appeared as DCS Michael Kernan in the ITV show.