Overview

• Caunter’s family said he died peacefully yesterday evening at 88, eight days after the death of his wife of 63 years, Fran.
• An official EastEnders statement praised his warmth and humour and noted his beloved portrayal of Roy Evans from 1994 to 2003.
• The family expressed gratitude to NHS staff at Eastbourne District General Hospital and carers at Eastbourne Gardens nursing home.
• He is survived by a daughter and three sons, seven grandchildren and four great-grandchildren, and the family asked for privacy.
• Beyond EastEnders, his credits included Doctor Who, Juliet Bravo and Pennies From Heaven, with reports noting his 2016 retirement in East Sussex.