Derek Martin dies: EastEnders star who played Charlie Slater passes away aged 92

The actor, who died aged 92, became a household name as devoted father Charlie Slater - (BBC)

Derek Martin, who played devoted father and taxi driver Charlie Slater in EastEnders, has died aged 92.

The former East End butcher, who entered acting without any formal training or stage experience, is understood to have passed away in hospital last night.