Terry Maccann: Last News

Dennis Waterman’s second wife Patricia Maynard has paid tribute to the actor after he died on Sunday, aged 74, after a a secret two-year battle with lung cancer. Patricia, who was married to Dennis for ten years, from 1977 to 1897, and is mother to his two daughters, Hannah and Julia, has spoken out about her ex-husband's death. She said to MailOnline: ”I'm terribly sad that he's gone but I'm really pleased that he did not suffer and died peacefully.

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.

Matt Lucas and Paddy McGuinness are leading the tributes to legendary actor Dennis Waterman, whose death was announced today.A statement confirmed that the Minder and New Tricks star died aged 74 on Sunday, with wife Pam by his side.The family have asked for privacy as their grieve, revealing that the ‘beloved’ star ‘passed away very peacefully in hospital in Spain.’Sharing their fond memories of the actor and reflecting on his career, fellow entertainment icons are remembering the ‘icon’, who was part of their lives growing up.Take Me Out host McGuinness shared a picture of character Terry McCann, writing that he always wanted to be him as a child.In a tweet, he wrote: ‘Myself and my Phoenix Nights cast mates used to sing the theme tune to Minder on tour and on the Karaoke! Gutted I never got to meet him, always wanted to be Terry McCann. Another icon from my childhood gone.

"She has seen and is grateful for your messages but can’t respond - the grief is too personal and private.Thank you for understanding. E x"Fans flocked to comment on the post, as social media users offered their condolences.Twitter user, Stephen McNally commented: "Take care of her Emily.

Matt Lucas and Paddy McGuinness are leading the tributes to legendary actor Dennis Waterman, whose death was announced today. A statement confirmed that the Minder and New Tricks star died aged 74 on Sunday, with wife Pam by his side. The family have asked for privacy as their grieve, revealing that the ‘beloved’ star ‘passed away very peacefully in hospital in Spain.

British actor Dennis Waterman, who starred in the TV shows Minder, The Sweeney and New Tricks, has died at 74. No immediate information the cause was available.

Actor Dennis Waterman has died at the age of 74. A statement said: "We are deeply saddened to announce that our beloved Dennis passed away very peacefully at his home in Spain." Dennis was renowned for his roles in Minder, The Sweeney and New Tricks.