British actor Michael Keating, renowned for his roles in Blake's 7 and EastEnders, has died at 79, his agent confirmed on May 21, 2026.
Michael Keating has passed away at age 79
May 22, 2026
10:26 am
What's the storyMichael Keating, the celebrated British actor known for his roles in EastEnders and Blake's 7, has died at the age of 79.
The news was confirmed by his agent, Dan Ireson, to USA Today on Thursday (May 21).
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Actor appeared as Reverend Stevens in 50 episodes of the BBC soap between 2005 and 2017
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