78-year-old EastEnders actor Nicholas Ball, known for playing Terry Bates, passed away after a short illness.

78-year-old EastEnders actor Nicholas Ball, best known for playing gang lord Terry Bates, has died following a short illness, his agent announced. Ball's career spanned six decades, with notable roles in Footballers' Wives and Hazell. His agent's statement mentioned that Ball's acting career on stage and screen was "impressively long-standing."