![Pinterest](https://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=https://uknews.evprotec.com/eastenders-original-cast-now/&media=https://uknews.evprotec.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/1_EASTENDERS-SET-003.jpg&description=EastEnders fans are in mourning after the death of Bill Treacher, who played the iconic Arthur Fowler. The veteran actor - who was one of the BBC soap's original cast members and appeared from 1985 until 1996 - died on Saturday aged 92. A statement from his family confirmed that his health had taken a downturn over the last few years. "The family of the actor Bill Treacher are sad to announce that Bill died late Saturday night, 5 November 2022," his family said. "He was 92 years old and his health had been declining for some time. He was much loved by his wife, Kate, his son, Jamie and his daughter, Sophie. Bill Treacher played EastEnders' original, Arthur Fowler ( PA) "Bill was a brilliant actor and a wonderful husband and father, plus a very fine human being. He will be hugely missed." Sadly, he's not the only one of the soap's biggest legends to have tragically passed away. Pauline Fowler actress Wendy Richard and Leslie Grantham, who played Dirty Den, are among those no longer with us. But what happened to the other original stars of the soap? From sex scandals to drink and drugs, varied careers and new identities, here's what came next... Wendy Richard - Pauline Fowler Pauline Fowler with husband Arthur and son Mark ( BBC) The legendary actress was the only star name that was brought into the original EastEnders cast after finding fame on Are You Being Served?. She played feisty matriarch Pauline Fowler continuously for a staggering 21 years until she decided to leave in 2006. EastEnders fans were in tears at her tragic on-screen death at Christmas when she was found dead in the snow in the middle of the Square. Wendy was given a 'Special Achievement' award at the 2007 British Soap Awards and an MBE. She went on to appear in adverts for The Post Office and made a hilarious appearance in Benidorm in 2007. Sadly, Wendy passed away from breast cancer in February 2009 with her husband John Burns at her bedside. John Altman - Nasty Nick Cotton Nasty Nick Cotton, pla){kind=link}
As EastEnders’ Arthur Fowler actor Bill Treacher dies, The Mirror explores the varied fortunes of the rest of the original cast
EastEnders fans are in mourning after the death of Bill Treacher, who played the iconic Arthur Fowler.
The veteran actor – who was one of the BBC soap’s original cast members and appeared from 1985 until 1996 – died on Saturday aged 92.
A statement from his family confirmed that his health had taken a downturn over the last few years.
“The family of the actor Bill Treacher are sad to announce that Bill died late Saturday night, 5 November 2022,” his family said.