Former Eastenders star Ashvin Luximon has died from an aneurysm at the age of 38, his family has confirmed.
He died on 23 July, with the funeral taking place on 11 August.
Luximon is best known for playing Asif Malik (the naughty school friend of Martin Fowler) in the BBC soap from September 1999 to October 2003, appearing in 146 episodes.
His family set up a tribute page and are raising money for various charities in his name.
They said in a statement: “Ash’s unexpected passing has hit us all hard, but we want to take the time to remember his larger than life spirit.
“He loved and was loved by so many. He sang a mean karaoke tune and had a voice loud enough to hear from space! He brought laughter and the best cuddles.
“Please use this space to share thoughts, photos and memories. Please be respectful.”
They added: “As a family we...
He died on 23 July, with the funeral taking place on 11 August.
Luximon is best known for playing Asif Malik (the naughty school friend of Martin Fowler) in the BBC soap from September 1999 to October 2003, appearing in 146 episodes.
His family set up a tribute page and are raising money for various charities in his name.
They said in a statement: “Ash’s unexpected passing has hit us all hard, but we want to take the time to remember his larger than life spirit.
“He loved and was loved by so many. He sang a mean karaoke tune and had a voice loud enough to hear from space! He brought laughter and the best cuddles.
“Please use this space to share thoughts, photos and memories. Please be respectful.”
They added: “As a family we...
- 8/27/2022
- by Ellie Harrison
- The Independent - TV
EastEnders actor Anna Karen is said to have leftt the majority of her fortune to one of her co-stars.
The actor, who also appeared in sitcom On the Buses, died in a house fire in February 2022, aged 85.
It’s now been reported by the Mail that Karen left 65 per cent of her estate to Sophie Lawrence, who played Diane Butcher in the BBC soap.
Lawrence first appeared in the soap from 1988 to 1991, but has returned numerous times over the years. Her most recent appearance was in 2012. Karen played Aunt Sal in the series.
Karen and Lawrence remained friends, with the pair also starring together in comedy show Bazaar & Rummage, which is based on the Sue Townsend book.
Elsewhere, the documents reveal Karen split the remainder of her fortune to her stepdaufghter, Gloria Gill, two friends and the Actors’ Benevolent Fund.
As well as On the Buses and EastEnders, Karen’s...
The actor, who also appeared in sitcom On the Buses, died in a house fire in February 2022, aged 85.
It’s now been reported by the Mail that Karen left 65 per cent of her estate to Sophie Lawrence, who played Diane Butcher in the BBC soap.
Lawrence first appeared in the soap from 1988 to 1991, but has returned numerous times over the years. Her most recent appearance was in 2012. Karen played Aunt Sal in the series.
Karen and Lawrence remained friends, with the pair also starring together in comedy show Bazaar & Rummage, which is based on the Sue Townsend book.
Elsewhere, the documents reveal Karen split the remainder of her fortune to her stepdaufghter, Gloria Gill, two friends and the Actors’ Benevolent Fund.
As well as On the Buses and EastEnders, Karen’s...
- 8/21/2022
- by Jacob Stolworthy
- The Independent - TV
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