Overview
- Agent Sharon Henry confirmed Martin died on 10 January 2026 at the age of 92, with multiple outlets reporting he passed away in hospital on Saturday night.
- His family said he was not just a father but a friend who supported them through highs and lows, and they asked for privacy at this time.
- EastEnders paid tribute, calling him deeply loved on set and praising his portrayal of the Slater family’s patriarch.
- Born in Bow in 1933, he began in showbusiness as a stuntman, later appearing in Law & Order, The Sweeney, The Bill and other British TV staples.
- Best known for Charlie Slater from 2000 to 2011 with return appearances in 2013 and 2016, he was also a longtime Water Rat and former King Rat remembered warmly by fellow members.