Derek Martin, who starred as Charlie Slater in EastEnders, has died aged 92. Martin played the devoted father and taxi driver on the BBC One soap between 2000 and 2011, and continued making guest appearances until his departure in 2016. A statement from his family said: “Derek wasn’t just a dad to us. He was a friend and supported us through our highs and lows. He never stopped learning, he loved meeting people and was always generous with his time. We miss him terribly.” The family requested that their “privacy be respected at this difficult time”. Slater arrived in Walford
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