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Freddie Jones, the veteran English stage and screen character actor known for his long stint on the ITV soap Emmerdale, died Tuesday in the UK after a brief illness, according to his agent Lesley Duff. He was 91.

“Freddie was a much loved and admired actor, known for his triumphs in classical theatre, film and television,” Duff said in a statement. “He will be greatly missed by all who had the pleasure of knowing him and most especially his family.”

The father of actors Toby and Casper Jones and writer-director Rupert Jones, he left Emmerdale last year after playing Sandy Thomas since 2005 — with a nearly yearlong hiatus in 2008-09. The popular soap has aired in the UK since 1972.

Born on September 12, 1927, in Staffordshire, Jones got a late start in acting — landing his first screen roles while in in the early 1960s. But he would have a prolific career, racking up more...

Freddie Jones, a British actor best known for his role in ITV soap opera Emmerdale and father of actor Toby Jones (Infamous, The Hunger Games), has died at the age of 91.

"It is with great sadness that I can confirm the death of Freddie Jones," his agent Lesley Duff said in a statement. "He passed away on the evening of July 9 after a short illness." She didn't provide details on his illness. "Freddie was a much loved and admired actor, known for his triumphs in classical theater, film and television," his agent added....

Just a few days after the death of John Forsythe, Dynasty actor Christopher Cazenove has died at the age of 64. The man who played Blake Carrington's evil brother for two seasons succumbed to septicaemia (blood poisoning). He had been battling cancer for the past year.

Cazenove was a veteran actor and appeared in dozens of films over the past 40 years, most notably, 3 Men and a Little Lady, A Knight's Tale, Zulu Dawn, and Eye of the Needle.

On television, he appeared in series like Judge John Deed, Charmed, Nash Bridges, and Tales from the Crypt.

According to the Daily Mail, Cazenove's agent, Lesley Duff, said on behalf of his family and girlfriend Isabel Davies: "Christopher died peacefully surrounded by his loved ones having contracted septicaemia at the end of February. Despite a valiant fight and the untiring...

First John Forsythe and now his TV nemesis. Christopher Cazenove, the British actor who played scheming brother Ben Carrington in the 1980s prime-time soap Dynasty, has died at 64. The actor lost a "valiant fight" to septicemia, a bacterial blood infection, and "died peacefully surrounded by his loved ones" Wednesday at St. Thomas' Hospital in London, according to his agent, Lesley Duff. His death comes one week after Forsythe's, who played family patriarch Blake Carrington. It's another loss for Dynasty fans who enjoyed watching Cazenove's character join forces with Joan Collins' devious ex-wife, Alexis, to plot the downfall of the fictional Denver oil...

Dynasty star Christopher Cazenove has passed away, aged 66. The British actor, who was best known for playing Ben Carrington in the '80s soap opera, died after suffering a long battle with septicaemia. Cazenove's agent Lesley Duff, his family and girlfriend Isabel Davis released a statement confirming that he had died on Wednesday at St Thomas's Hospital, London. "Christopher died peacefully on April 7 surrounded by his loved ones, having contracted septicaemia at the end of February," read the message. "Despite a valiant fight and the untiring efforts of the wonderful team (more)...

Dynasty actor Christopher Cazenove has died after losing his battle with a bout of blood poisoning. He was 64.

The British star, best known for his role as Ben Carrington in the glamorous 1980s soap opera, passed away in a London hospital on Wednesday.

Cazenove was taken ill at the end of February and admitted to St Thomas' Hospital in the British capital, where doctors diagnosed him with septicaemia. He spent over a month in an intensive care unit fighting for his life before his death this week.

Cazenove's passing comes just days after the death of his onscreen brother John Forsythe, who played Blake Carrington in the show.

Forsythe died last Thursday at the age of 92.

A statement from Cazenove's agent Lesley Duff confirms the sad news: "Christopher died peacefully on April 7 surrounded by his loved ones having contracted septicaemia at the end of February. Despite a valiant fight and the untiring efforts of the wonderful team at St Thomas', he was overwhelmed. All who knew and loved him will be devastated by the loss of this incredible man who touched so many lives."

Cazenove's first major role came in 1970s U.K. TV show The Regiment, and he went on to star in a string of films before landing the part that made his name, playing opposite Joan Collins in Dynasty between 1986 and 1987.

The actor went on to star in notable movies including 1990's Three Men and a Little Lady, the sequel to Three Men and a Baby, and 2001's A Knight's Tale, in which he played the father of Heath Ledger's character.

He was last seen in British TV series Hotel Babylon in 2009.

Cazenove is survived by his son Rhys, from his marriage to actress Angharad Rees. The former couple's eldest son, Linford, was killed in a car crash in 1999. Cazenove was in a relationship with girlfriend Isabel Davis, who he had been dating since 2003, at the time of his death.

London, Apr 8 – British actor Christopher Cazenove, best known for his role as Ben Carrington in the glamorous 1980s soap opera Dynasty, has died aged 64.

The Telegraph reports, in a statement released through his agent Lesley Duff, his family and girlfriend Isabel Davis said: “Christopher died peacefully on April 7 surrounded by his loved ones having contracted septicaemia at the end of February.

“Despite a valiant fight and the untiring efforts of the wonderful team at St Thomas’s, he was overwhelmed.

“All who knew and loved.

British actor first first found fame as Charlie Tyrrell in 1970s mini-series The Duchess of Duke Street

Christopher Cazenove, the British actor best known for his role in 1980s soap opera Dynasty, has died after a "valiant battle" with septicaemia, his family said on Wednesday. The 64-year-old had been ill since collapsing at his home in February.

His family, and girlfriend Isabel Davis, said in a statement released through his agent Lesley Duff: "Christopher died peacefully on April 7 surrounded by his loved ones, having contracted septicaemia at the end of February.

"Despite a valiant fight and the untiring efforts of the wonderful team at St Thomas' [hospital, London], he was overwhelmed. "All who knew and loved him will be devastated by the loss of this incredible man who touched so many lives."

The actor first found fame as Charlie Tyrrell in the 1970s mini-series The Duchess of Duke Street, and appeared on screen,...