Derek Martin obituary

January 12, 2026

TL;DR

Derek Martin, known for playing Charlie Slater in EastEnders, has died at the age of 92.
He joined EastEnders in 2000 as the Slater family patriarch, Charlie, a widowed cabbie.
Martin's acting career included playing tough guys and villains before his role in EastEnders.
His character, Charlie Slater, was devoted to his daughters, leading to explosive reactions when secrets were revealed.
Martin had a background involving police work, boxing, and close encounters with crime before turning to acting.
He also appeared in other TV shows like 'Z Cars', 'Law and Order', and 'The Chinese Detective'.
His autobiography, 'An East End Life: My Story', was published in 2010.
Martin was married twice and is survived by his twin sons from his second marriage.

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