Tony Scannell: Last News

Strictly Come Dancing star Debbie McGee, 61, has opened up about her experience working with Tony Scannell when in her youth, after the actor died aged 74 last month.The radio presenter broke her silence on the sad news of Tony’s death in view of her 43,000 Twitter followers this morning.Debbie described the Flash Gordon star as a “lovely man” while responding to a tribute from a Twitter user.The post read: “Very sad to hear of the death of @TonyScannell a very very fine actor.“May he RIP.

The actor Tony Scannell has died aged 74, and the star was known for his role as DS Ted Roach in the popular ITV police drama - The Bill.Scannell took on the role for a total of nine years, from the 1980s, having originally meant to play the role in just two episodes. Yet his skills as an actor did not go unnoticed and producers on the series went on to make him a regular cast member.The cause of his death has not yet been announced, but one of his actor friends, Katy Manning, paid tribute to him on Twitter. She said: " Another wonderful actor #TonyScannell best known for his superb portrayal of Ted Roach in #TheBill has gone on his awfully big adventure."He was a gentle soul whom I was lucky to work with on a film a few years ago.

THE Bill and Flash Gordon star Tony Scannell has died aged 74. Scannell was well-known for playing DS Ted Roach for nine years on the police drama show.

Actor Tony Scannell, best known for his take on DS Ted Roach in The Bill as well as his role in Flash Gordon, has died aged 74, according to reports.

The Bill actor Tony Scannell has passed away this week at the age of 74, it has confirmed today.

Irish actor Tony Scannell has died this week at the age of 74.