I'm still slightly impaired, but everyone has looked after me so well. The Heartbeat actor Bill Maynard has died at the age of 89, his family has confirmed. The actor went on to roles in Coronation Street, Hollyoaks and Casualty. Taken to hospital by ambulance, surgeons at Leicesters Royal Infirmary refused to operate saying he would never survive it. In 2012, at the age of 68, he lost his battle with prostate cancer. Unfortunately, the actor who performed the role passed away in 2018 as a result of injuries incurred in an accident with a mobility scooter. His involvement in Heartbeat ended in 2000, but he played Greengrass again in The Royal in 2003. Three of his co-stars in Heartbeat pleaded with show bosses to sack him. At first, Greengrass was used as a comic relief character, but after some time Greengrass became a central character with his own intrigues and schemes. Bill Maynard net worth: How much was the late Heartbeat actor worth? Bill played Claude Jeremiah Greengrass from 1992 to 2000. Sergeant Blaketon was the one exception as he utterly despised Greengrass and went to great pains to permanently put a stop to the latter's activities. The actor experienced health problems and had to leave the series, but he is now back on The Royal. Known for his crotchety attitude and general bad temper, Oscar was forced to retire from the police force after a nearly fatal heart attack and instead became the proprietor of the Aidensfield Post Office. Maynard, whose real name was Walter Williams, chose his stage name as a reference to the confectionery company Maynards, Reddin said. His character Claude was always a loveable rogue in the show - and always up to a scheme or two. In the 1970s and 1980s, he was most recognised for his roles as Twiggy in The Royle Family, Onslow in Keeping Up Appearances, and Eddie Yeats, the binman on Coronation Street. The role introduced him to a whole new audience as the nostalgic police drama became a TV sensation. On the show, he was constantly getting in trouble for stealing animals from other farms, which was one of the reasons why he was there. Claude Jeremiah Greengrass - Bill Maynard Bill was also known for his roles in the Carry On films (Image: Yorkshire Television) Perhaps best known for his appearance in the Carry On films, Bill Maynard appeared in 155 episodes of Heartbeat until 2000. Greengrass was often found sitting on a bar stool, in his cottage or in his truck, so it's not that much different, I just get to relax in bed all day.". Another role he was known for was as Bernard Woolley in Yes Minister, a part he played for four years. Vernon Scripps, a Liverpool actor who took over for Greengrass in his role as the lovable rogue of the village, was portrayed by Geoffrey Hughes. I never stopped being thankful for the opportunity I was given.. Maynard played the lovable rogue Claude Jeremiah Greengrass in ITVs Heartbeat for eight years. Snooker player and commentator Willie Thorne, who hails from Leicestershire, posted the following on Twitter: The passing of Bill Maynard has made this a very sad day. His latest acting project was playing Gary in The Bay this year. He died in June last year at the age of 78. I have never stopped being appreciative for the opportunity I was given.. Something went wrong, please try again later. "I'd been out of work for eighteen months and had started to think that I'd never work again," he says. Early episodes of the series consistently drew an audience of more than 10 million viewers, with the series eventually reaching its highest-ever audience of 13.82 million in 2001 and 12.8 million in 2003. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. The actor spent more than 60 years in showbiz. Here we take a look at what all the policemen and women from Aidensfield and Ashfordly did next. You'll have to find the ghoul in under 11 seconds, so can you do it? A long time acne sufferer, he was also a patron for the Changing Faces charity, which supports people with facial deformities. He even tried his hand at pub ownership later on in the show. On the show, he constantly got into trouble for stealing animals from other farms, which was one of the reasons he was there. He has a sort of love / hate relationship with the staff, especially Sister Brigid. He recalled how rumours about his vast wages and perks caused a rift with the Heartbeat cast: I was the only one who had his own chauffeur who would pick me up in Leicestershire, take me up to Yorkshire and stay there until I wanted to come home. ITV Studios in the United Kingdom was responsible for producing the historical drama series Heartbeat from 1992 till 2010. Best known as the lovable rogue in the ITV series, he was also in Carry On films and The Royal. His last ever TV appearance came when he joined former co-star Tricia Penrose on Pointless Celebrities in 2018, a month after his death. ITV Studios in the United Kingdom was responsible for producing the historical drama series Heartbeat from 1992 until 2010. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. Peter played Bernie Scripps in Heartbeat between 1995 and 2010. All Rights Reserved. Similarly, he appeared on the ITV show Heartbeat for eight years, playing the role of lovable villain Claude Jeremiah Greengrass. But Greengrass claims that it was Pettigrew who nearly caused the accident and he is . Maynard was said to have passed away in a hospital in Leicestershire not long after breaking his hip as a result of falling off of his mobility scooter, as stated by his daughter-in-law. Actor William Simons began acting as a child, appearing in films like No Place for Jennifer and West of Zanzibar. Southport-born actor David is best known for his role as David Stockwell in Heartbeat, which he appeared on until it ended in 2010. Here's what some of our favourite actors from the series are up to now, a decade on: Nick played Nick Rowan from series one to series seven, with his storylines including losing his wife to leukaemia and ffinding love again. You can unsubscribe at any time. Greengrass was best known for driving a maroon 1956Morris truck that he would use for his day to day business, he later left this vehicle to David Stockwell. 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He was a fantastic actor and a good friend and he was also a snooker fanatic living nearby in Leicester. However, he did appear in the Heartbeat spinoff series titled The Royal. Although he doesn't hail from Yorkshire, his work over the years at Yorkshire Television certainly qualifies him for the title honorary Yorkshireman! Appearing in more than 300 episodes between 1993 and 2010, Tricia Penrose was Heartbeats longest serving female cast member. As for his character, not much has changed since he was seen leaving Heartbeat to jet off to the Caribbean to help his sister spend the money she had scooped on the West Indies Sweepstake. He first appeared on our screens in. I didnt call him average, I said he was adequate, which he was, but thats all he needed to be, said Bill. Bill played loveable rogue Claude Jeremiah Greengrass from 1992 to 2000 - a man better known by his surname. Bill Maynard, the actor best known as Claude Greengrass in Heartbeat, has died aged 89.The actor, whose real name was Walter Williams, starred in the TV police drama from 1992 to 2000 and in its . His other credits include Lovejoy, The Bill and The Royal. His softer side is occasionally apparent, and at various times he has been a voice of wisdom or shoulder to cry on for younger policemen facing moral dilemmas or personal traumas. I told him Id stolen it.. Bill caused outrage among the Heartbeat cast when he was quoted by a national newspaper describing actor Nick Berry, the shows lead character PC Nick Rowan, as average. This episode ended with a cliffhanger. Bill Maynard, who played lovable rogue Claude Greengrass in ITV's Heartbeat, left more than 1 million in his will. Greengrass was the village wheeler dealer and a loveable rogue who seemed to permanently find himself in sticky situations. But then, in 2010 Heartbeat was axed amid falling ratings, leaving both its fans and the village where it was filmed devastated as an entire tourist industry had developed in the filming locations. I did a charity show in Birmingham and the singer and actor Anthony Newley came up to me afterwards saying hed loved my jokes and asked where Id got all my material from. Bless you and rest well sir.". They gave me two choices. For the first seven series of Heartbeat, he was a sergeant before a heart attack forced him to retire and take on other jobs, including becoming the owner of the Aidensfield Arms pub. In 2014, he played Graham Naisby on Coronation Street, joining the cobbles for two episodes. Easiest job Ive ever done, I loved it. In Chistmas episodes he was traditionally dressed up like a tiny reindeer, with fake antlers. When did Bill Maynard leave Heartbeat? "It was a review company and he was the director. Want all the jaw-dropping stories from the world of showbiz and up to the minute news from TV and soaps? After moving to Leicestershire with his family, Maynard enrolled at Kibworth Beauchamp Grammar School. She also mentioned that he was larger than life and had a passion for the entertainment industry. She mentioned in her post that it had been only a few weeks since they had worked together. What happened to Claude Greengrass in Heartbeat? For the first seven seasons he was a sargeant before a heart attack forced him to retire and take on other jobs, such as the owner of the Aidensfield Arms pub. His other popular acting roles included playing Simon Wicks in EastEnders from 1985 to 1990. The landlady at the Aidensfield Arms, Ginas life was full of drama - from complicated romances to dealing with the death of her fianc Phil. Rowan's storylines saw him lose his wife to leaukaemia and followed him leaving for Canada. Swansea-born actor William Simons remained in Heartbeat for its entire run, starring as PC Alf Ventress since the shows inception. "I've received lots of letters since it was announced that Greengrass would be returning. Mark pleaded not guilty in court and was granted unconditional bail. Bill tragically died in March 2018, after falling and breaking his hip. He was killed off in 2003 but didnt leave the police profession entirely - actor Jason Durr went on to appear in Inspector Lewis as DI Peterson. She arrived in Aidensfield out of the blue and promptly proceeded to . In addition to that, another actor named Richard Willis told the tale of how he first got to know Bill. Bill played loveable rogue Claude Jeremiah Greengrass from 1992 to 2000. The actor had a long 60 year career in the showbiz industry and is said to have made millions after first appearing on. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. Claude also briefly owned a bright pink Chrysler Imperial which he bought after making the money off the land he sold to the MOD, this car was later stolen and torched. For many of us, the sound of the Heartbeat theme song heralded the beginning of the end of the weekend. David Stockwell's aunt (known as "Aunt Peggy"). 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He was best known for his on/off relationship with barmaid Gina, who he eventually married before Phil was killed off. He also had a regular role as Daz Spencer in Emmerdale from 2017 until 2019. WHILE Bill Maynard is fondly remembered as the crafty old rogue Claude Greengrass in Heartbeat (1992-2010), his career as an actor and entertainer goes back over 75 years By Tony Padman 08:00, Sat . do koalas have poisonous claws. His even tried his hand at pantomime, appearing in a Rochdale production of Dick Whittington in 2018 and 2019. Boots, 15, took up acting a decade ago after a search by the producers from the long-running hit show Heartbeat for a. More info. The actor decided to retire in 2000 after suffering from a series of strokes. The jack-of-all-trades did everything from car repairs to funeral directing during his time in the show, and eventually was able to meet with his long lost daughter Ruth. The actor spent more than 60 years in showbiz. David has had a wealth of other projects, including appearances in Casualty, Emmerdale and the Downton Abbey film. The actor was later found not guilty of the charges at trial, as he had acted in self-defence. Jacqueline Reddin, who is also an actor, said: He was larger than life and he just loved showbiz. Maynard died in hospital in Leicestershire shortly after breaking his hip in a fall from his mobility scooter, his daughter-in-law said. The most recent appearance of Claude Jeremiah Greengrass came in the episode of Heatbeat titled Cold Turkey. Bill Maynard had to cut short his appearance at the performance because he was unwell. I can see myself pegging it just after someone has shouted action.". Bill Maynard had to cut short his appearance at the performance because he was ill. Several headed to the Dales to tackle roles in Emmerdale - becoming regular cast members, while some opted to chase more dramatic roles. Last year he said he hoped to return to Emmerdale in the future. Then I found out someone had even measured my caravan and found out it was the biggest, by eight inches! The most recent appearance of Claude Jeremiah Greengrass was in the episode of Heatbeat titled Cold Turkey. Bill Maynard had to cut short his appearance at the performance because he was ill. By. He appeared in Carry On films during the 1970s and also starred in Oh No, Its Selwyn Froggitt. Penrose and Bill worked together on the show. Actor Bill Maynard, who had a career spanning eight decades and played the role of Heartbeat, passed away at the age of 89. His father, Walter, worked as a gardener, while his mother, Edith, worked as a laundry worker. As the citation explains: Famous for his role as Greengrass in Heartbeat and The Royal, Bill Maynard is a living legend and much loved by the nation's TV viewers. Get the biggest TV headlines, recaps and insider knowledge straight to your inbox. Cheshire-based Tricia, who has two sons, is currently a presenter on Radio Wirral. is a bogan Indomitable old battleaxe, created in the Claude Greengrass / Vernon Scripps tradition to dream up colourful wheezes and bully David Stockwell. The character of Claude Greengrass was in no way influenced by the events of the Heartbeat show. RIP Bill.". Other gigs have included roles in Victoria, W1A, Vera and Silent Witness. The Heartbeat actor Bill Maynard has died at the age of 89, his family has confirmed. He lost the use of his legs and had been living on borrowed time since September 2015, when he suffered a chronic heart attack. In the 1970s and 1980s, he starred in the successful British sitcoms Oh No It's Selwyn Froggitt and The Gaffer and . Her character was sent to stay with Gina at the pub to get away from a bad crowd in Manchester and she soon became a fan favourite. In 2002, Tricia even reached the final of Eurovision selection contest A Song for Europe. Appeared in 155 episodes from 1992 - 2000. Margaret "Peggy" Doris Armstrong (ne Pendleton), was played by Gwen Taylor. The star was best known for his role as Claude Greengrass in ITV drama 'Heartbeat . Salary and wealth details, Who is Kyle Kothari? Bill spent the mid-1960s working relentlessly in cabaret clubs across the country to pay back every penny of his tax bill. The dad of three has since had parts in Corrie, Casualty and Vera as well as film roles in The Real Full Monty and Downton Abbey. It was a much loved period television show watched by millions - and more than 12 years after it went off the air Heartbeat is still remembered fondly by many. Overview A lurcher dog, originally belonging to Claude Greengrass and inherited by David Stockwell when Greengrass left the series. ITV Studios in the UK produced the historical drama series Heartbeat from 1992 to 2010. Id tell the producers, I shall be in a small village in Leicestershire when you change your mind and decide to do things my way. Bill, who will be celebrating his fiftieth anniversary on British television in 2003, relished the chance to return to work and has no plans to retire just yet. RIP.. Greengrass's schemes often went wrong when it came to making money but he always managed to come up with another idea or two. She also appeared in the shows medical spin-off. Claude Jeremiah Greengrass, played by Bill Maynard deceased. Nick also had a successful career as a singer with track Every Loser Wins going to number one in 1986, and he also sung the Heartbeat theme song. A regular on Emmerdale as Dans brother Daz Spencer until his exit in 2019, Mark was arrested on suspicion of assault in 2018. On top of that, he appeared as former soldier Daz Spencer on Emmerdale, only to fall in love with one of his co-stars. 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