India, June 14 -- Television fans are mourning the death of actor Peter Heppelthwaite known for his roles in EastEnders, Coupling and the beloved Only Fools & Horses spin-off The Green Green Grass. The London-born performer has died aged 59, prompting an outpouring of tributes from colleagues, students and viewers who remember him as a "gifted and warm" presence on and off screen. His agency confirmed the news while the cause of death has not been disclosed.

Who was Peter Heppelthwaite

Peter Frederick Heppelthwaite was a British actor and director born in 1967 in Hillingdon, London. Over a career spanning more than two decades, he built a reputation as a versatile performer and a supportive mentor to younger actors while he often appear...