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12th September 2014
02:04pm BST

John as Jim Branning alongside his onscreen wife Dot Cotton (June Brown).
John first appeared in the soap back in 1996 before returning in 1999 as a full-time character. His character Jim Branning went on to marry Dot Cotton in 2002 and they became one of the most popular television partnerships.
In 2007 the actor, who is also fondly remembered for his stage work as well as guest roles in Only Fools and Horses and Dad’s Army, suffered a serious stroke. From then on, he appeared intermittently in the show before filming his last scenes in 2011.
Speaking after the news of his death, his co-star June Brown said: “I am so sorry that John has passed away but hope that he is now at peace after seven difficult years. I shall miss him very much as I loved him dearly. My thoughts are with his devoted wife, Enda.”
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