Lee Whitlock, actor of Grange Hill and Sweeny Todd, dies at 54: friends pay tribute to ‘funny, positive and hugely entertaining’ actor
Former Grange Hill and Sweeny Todd actor Lee Whitlock has died at 54, his acting agency confirmed Monday.
The British star began his career as a child actor in the early 1980s before establishing himself as a cast member of the long-running school drama Grange Hill, where he played Bevis Loveday.
Confirming his death in a social media post, Urban Collective wrote: “Saddened by the death of our client Lee Whitlock.
“Lee was a great character and a great actor who has left a legacy of courageous and innovative work accomplished at a particularly young age.
‘Lee was very entertaining, fun and positive to work with, condolences to family and friends. RIP.’
The actor took on supporting roles in a number of hit films throughout his career, including director David Leland’s iconic 1987 drama Wish You Were Here.
Sad news: Former Grange Hill and Sweeny Todd actor Lee Whitlock has died at 54, his acting agency confirmed Monday.