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Derek Martin

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Derek Martin
Martin in 2016
Born
Derek William Rapp

(1933-04-11)11 April 1933
Bow, London, England
Died10 January 2026(2026-01-10) (aged 92)
Hertfordshire, England
Occupations
  • Actor
  • stuntman
Years active1962–2016
Spouse(s)
Christine Ann Rigg
(m. 1961, divorced)

Gloria J. Mitchell
(m. 1971, divorced)
Children2
Websitehttp://www.derekmartin.net

Derek Martin (born Derek William Rapp; 11 April 1933 – 10 January 2026) was an English actor. He was known for his roles as Detective Inspector Fred Pyall in Law & Order (1978), Ronald King in King and Castle (1985–1988) and Charlie Slater in the BBC soap opera EastEnders (20002016).

Martin died on 10 January 2026 in Hertfordshire, England at the age of 92.[1]

References

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  1. Fatima, Zahra (11 January 2026). "EastEnders actor Derek Martin dies aged 92". BBC News. Retrieved 11 January 2026.

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