EastEnders legend Nicholas Ball died broke and left nothing to his wife, legal documents show.

The actor passed away aged 78 last year following a short battle with illness.

He played Terry Bates in the BBC soap and also had roles in Footballers' Wives and Hazell.

But records show Ball, of Porchester Square, London, left no will and nothing in his estate.

A High Court document shows administration of the estate was granted to his wife Ayda.