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Is Claude Greengrass still alive?

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James Olson

Updated on March 06, 2026

Bill Maynard, the actor best known as Claude Greengrass in Heartbeat, has died aged 89. The actor, whose real name was Walter Williams, starred in the TV police drama from 1992 to 2000 and in its spin-off, The Royal, until 2013, playing the scruffy poacher and loveable rogue.

Moreover, is Bill Maynard still alive?

Deceased (1928–2018)

Subsequently, question is, who has died from heartbeat? actor William Simons

In this manner, what happened to Claude Greengrass in heartbeat?

Maynard died in hospital in Leicestershire shortly after breaking his hip in a fall from his mobility scooter, his daughter-in-law said. Jacqueline Reddin, who is also an actor, said: “He was larger than life and he just loved showbiz.

How much is Bill Maynard worth?

He is said to have a net worth of $18 million (approximately £13 million).

Related Question Answers

What's happened to Nick Berry?

Where is Nick Berry now? It seems the actor continues to live a quiet life away from TV acting. His most recent role was in 2012 when he made an appearance as the character Simon Wicks in EastEnders. After that, he set up his own production company which he ran until 2019.

What was green grasses dog called?

Alfred
A N I M A L Alfred
Alfred
Owner(s) Claude Jeremiah Greengrass David Stockwell
First Episode Changing Places
Last Episode The End of the Road

How old is Bill Maynard?

89 years (1928–2018)

What is Claude Greengrass real name?

Bill Maynard Heartbeat

What series did Greengrass leave heartbeat?

The Royal

What was Bill Maynard in?

Maynard - whose real name was Walter Williams - starred as the scruffy, eccentric poacher in the police drama for eight years, from 1992 to 2000, and was in its spin-off The Royal until 2003. Other roles included Oh No, It's Selwyn Froggitt!, The Gaffer and In Sickness and In Health.

When did Bill Maynard die?

March 30, 2018

Where did Bill Maynard live?

Leicestershire

Does Oscar Blaketon dies in heartbeat?

Heartbeat actor Derek Fowlds, who played crotchety sergeant Oscar Blaketon in the ITV police drama for 18 years, has died, aged 82. He was surrounded by his family when he died and is survived by sons Jamie and Jeremy.

Did Rosie die in heartbeat?

Mason and Dawson eventually discovered that Rosie had been kidnapped by a man living in the outback who had kept several women in small cages and left them to die. Rosie's body was not found but her mutilated passport picture suggested that she had met an unpleasant end.

What breed is Alfred in heartbeat?

Bedlington whippet cross

When did Nick Rowan leave heartbeat?

Nicholas Berry (born 16 April 1963) is an English actor and pop singer. He is best known for his roles as Simon Wicks in EastEnders from 1985 to 1990 and a one-off appearance in 2012, and as PC Nick Rowan in Heartbeat from 1992 to 1998.

When did they stop making heartbeat?

12 September 2010

Where was Heartbeat filmed?

28/3/2013 Film & TV Locations on the Yorkshire Coast

The North York Moors National Park, and the quaint village of Goathland in particular is famous as being Aidensfield. The village where the ITV police drama Heartbeat was filmed.

What series was Greengrass?

Heartbeat 1992 – 2010

Did Oscar Blaketon die in the last episode of Heartbeat?

During the last episode, whilst feeding his adventurous side, Blaketon was impaled onto a pitchfork. The finale ended without the audience knowing whether Blaketon died or not. He and Alf had planned to go and revisit many places they'd been to during the war, but it was obviously not what he had in mind.

How did Tricia die in heartbeat?

Tricia fell off the horse and later died from her injuries in Mike's arms, leaving him heartbroken again. He and the whole village were in mourning over the loss of another doctor. By the next episode, Mike was clearly very upset over her death and according to PC Phil Bellamy, he was like a zombie at work.

Why did heartbeat get Cancelled?

Long-running police drama Heartbeat is to be dropped, and next month's series will be the last, ITV has announced. On Friday, ITV said the decision to cancel the series was not based on saving money, but was part of boss Peter Fincham's plans to overhaul the channel's output.

Did Mrs Ventress ever appeared in Heartbeat?

PC Alfred "Alf" Ventress (now retired), played by William Simons who appeared in 355 episodes from 1992 - 2010.

Alf Ventress.

C H A R A C T E R Alf Ventress
First Episode Changing Places
Last Episode Sweet Sorrow
Family Gail Ventress (daughter, never seen)
Relationships Mrs Ventress (wife, never seen)

Who replaced Steve Crane heartbeat?

James Carlton

What happened to Phil Bellamy's wife in heartbeat?

Former "wife" of PC Phil Bellamy, and mother of Jane, Susan and Peter Black. Her marriage to Phil eventually proved to be bigamous and therefore invalid. Barry Black, her previous husband and father of her children, had moved to South Africa to escape debt, and not died in a motorcycle accident as she had claimed.

Where was Bill Maynard born?

Heath End, Farnham, United Kingdom