EastEnders actor has died: Danny Dyer leads tributes as Michael Leader passes away after 31 years on the soap
Danny Dyer has led a stream of tributes after one of his EastEnders co-stars died after 31 years on the BBC soap.
Michael Leader was a familiar face on the soap, having been there since it began in 1985, and played Walford’s milkman.
He passed away on Monday, the BBC confirmed, and his co-stars have rushed to pay tribute to the much-loved actor.
The BBC's EastEnders team said in a statement: "We were terribly saddened to hear that our dear friend and colleague Michael Leader passed away on Monday.
"Michael has been on the show since the very first episode and will be sorely missed by the EastEnders family, past and present.
"Our thoughts and deepest sympathies are extended to his nearest and dearest."
Meanwhile Danny, who plays Mick Carter in the soap, wrote on Twitter: “R.I.P Michael my old son. R.I.P.” with a series of heart emojis.
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