Michael Angelis, who was best understood for telling Thomas The Tank Engine series Thomas And Buddies, has actually passed away at the age of 68, his representative stated.

He dropped dead while at home with his spouse on Saturday.

The star voiced the children’s TELEVISION program for 13 series, making him the longest-serving narrator, after taking over from Beatles member Ringo Starr in 1991.

Angelis likewise starred as Arnie in September Song, Lucien Boswell in The Liver Birds, Mickey Start-up in Auf Wiedersehen, Pet, Chrissie Todd in Boys From The Blackstuff and Martin Niarchos in GBH.

He likewise appeared in Holby City, Casualty, The Costs and Heart Beat.

Comic Matt Lucas stated Angelis was “one of the greatest TV actors” he had actually ever seen, including: “What a loss.”

Game Of Thrones star John Bradley composed on Twitter: “To be in both ‘Boys From The Blackstuff’ and ‘GBH’ is really leaving your mark on telly. He was superb in both.”

The Thick Of It author Simon Blackwell stated he was unfortunate to hear the news.

“[He was] splendid and relocating Kids From The Blackstuff, immensely amusing as Lucien in The Liver Birds,” he stated.

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Michael Angelis was formerly wed to Crowning Street star Helen Worth

Angelis’s first TELEVISION looks remained in the 1970 s in programs consisting of Z Vehicles, Thirty-Minute Theatre and an episode of Crowning Street.

He later on had functions in Minder, World’s End and A Touch Of Frost.

Angelis was formerly wed to Crowning Street star Helen Worth, who plays Gail Platt, previously later on weding Jennifer Khalastchi.

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