On The Buses and EastEnders star Cheryl Hall dies aged 76
On The Buses and EastEnders star Cheryl Hall dies aged 76

Cheryl Hall, the actress known for her roles in On The Buses and EastEnders, has died at the age of 76. The news was announced by her former co-star on X, formerly known as Twitter.

Former co-star pays tribute

In a post on the social media platform, her former partner wrote: "What a force of nature she was... A really innovative, working-class, charismatic actress coming out of the late 60s. Brave in every way."

The post continued: "And now I have the sad news that she has passed away... I am devastated... she was my beginning... RIP Cheryl Hall."

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Fans share condolences

Fans quickly responded with messages of sympathy. One user commented: "Oh no, how sad. I used to work with her mum in the early 80s. RIP Cherly." Another wrote: "Really sad news. Sending condolences to you and her friends and family."

A third fan added: "Unbelievable. So sad, what an absolutely beautiful woman. I've just recently been watching her back on TV on a rerun of The Lucky Feller with David Jason. Super talented and will be sadly missed."

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