Pam Flint: Last News

cancer, his second wife Patricia Maynard confirmed.The actor, who starred in shows including The Sweeney, Minder, and New Tricks, died at the age of 74 this week.‘I’m terribly sad that he’s gone but I’m really pleased that he did not suffer and died peacefully,’ Patricia said.She added to MailOnline: ‘He had lung cancer and was really quite poorly for the last couple of years.

Piers Morgan took to Twitter and reacted to the sad news in view of his 7.9 million followers yesterday. Dennis Waterman died at his home in Spain with his wife Pam Flint by his side.Piers, 57, penned a heartfelt tribute to the late actor who died at the age of 74.The Uncensored presenter praised The Sweeney star who he branded a "superb actor".Sharing a candid snap alongside the late actor and Dennis' former co-star, John Thaw, Piers penned: "RIP Dennis Waterman, 74."Star of Minder, New Tricks and for me, his finest role - as Detective George Carter in The Sweeney opposite the late, great John Thaw."Superb actor and a great character.Sad news."Fans inundated the presenter's comment section, as people offered their condolences.Twitter user, Trevor C Watson remarked: "I love watching repeats of Minder with Dennis Waterman because it still makes me laugh and the scenes between Terry, Arthur & Inspector Chisolm were the best of all, the chemistry between the 3 actors was superb.