Former EastEnders star dies aged 57
Former EastEnders actor Ross Davidson has died from a brain tumour at the age of 57, his agent said today.
Davidson was one of the original cast members of the soap, playing nurse Andy O'Brien.
The Scottish actor was diagnosed with a brain tumour in February 2005 and married his wife Barbara three months later.
His agent, Keith Bishop, said Davidson died at his home in Frinton-on-Sea, Essex, at 9am yesterday.
He added: "Ross had surgery three times. He searched the country for a cure and fought a brave fight."
Davidson, who was also in Take The High Road and Hollyoaks, leaves a son Drew, eight, from an earlier marriage. Barbara has three children.
Adam Woodyatt - who plays Ian Beale in EastEnders - said today: "I probably played more games of football than scenes with Ross. He was a good man with a great sense of humour and a twinkle in his eye.
"It's a great shame that he has left us after such a long and brave battle, but he always was a fierce competitor. My thoughts are with his family."
