EastEnders and Friday Night Dinner star Harry Landis has died at age 90.
The fan favourite actor was most recently known for his character Mr Morris in the Channel 4 comedy, Friday Night Dinner. He also played a role in A Hill in Korea as a conscript and made a brief appearance in EastEnders as Felix Kawalski for two years.
His agent, Sharry Clark Artists, broke the news of his death with a post on Facebook. The statement said: "Sad news. Our lovely client Harry Landis has passed to spirit.
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"Harry had an amazing career and gained a new following in later life as Mr Morris in Friday Night Dinner. It was a privilege to have worked with him as a client.
"Harry you will be sadly missed. RIP."
Following the news of his sad passing, his former co-star. Tracy-Ann Oberman, who appeared in Friday Night Dinner between 2011 and 2020, paid a gushing tribute on Twitter. She said: "Bloody loved #HarryLandis. I am so sorry to hear of his passing." A fan added: "So sad to hear this news. I loved him in Friday Night Dinner. Absolutely hilarious."
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