Former Grange Hill star George Armstrong has died at the age of 60, with fans paying tribute to him.
The actor, who played Alan Humphries in the TV show, died on July 11 after a 'long battle with Leukaemia.'
A Grange Hill fan account took to Twitter to share the devastating news.
"I’ve just heard the very sad news that George Armstrong aka Alan Humphries passed away yesterday. RIP George. A true Grange Hill legend xxxx," they wrote.
Others took to the comment section to pay tribute to the star.
"So very sad. Rip. G.H and tuckers luck. Always watched. Way to young. Our childhood stars are passing before our eyes," one user wrote.
Another said: "A character from my childhood. Such sad news, thoughts with his family and grange Hill friends."
Grange Hill was a popular children's television drama series portraying life in a comprehensive school.
The show premiered in 1978 on BBC1 and ran until 2008.
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