Notting Hill Actor Tony Armatrading has tragically died aged 59 after battling cancer.Armatrading's death was confirmed by fellow actor and close friend Tim Bentinck.Taking to social media to pay tribute he shared an image of the star in hospital.
Bentinck wrote alongside the image: "Very sad news. My dearest friend Tony Armatrading died of cancer an hour ago."I had the privilege of being his best man, and loved him dearly.
He was a wonderful actor, and a true friend."As well as appearing in Notting Hill, Armatrading had a role in series of Star Wars video games.He enjoyed an impressive career which included a string of TV appearances including on Channel 4 soap Brookside and iconic police drama The Bill.He stared alongside David Jason in A.
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