Actor John Bardon (Jim Branning from Eastenders) has passed away.

[zakman440]

It is with great sadness that we report the death of much-loved actor John Bardon, who played Dot’s husband, Jim Branning, from 1996 to 2011. He was 75.

Everyone at EastEnders is absolutely heartbroken to learn that John has sadly passed away. His bravery, dignity and courage in battling against the devastating effects of his stroke were admired by all who had the privilege of working with him.

Loved by us all, John was an exceptionally talented actor whose humour, mischievousness and brilliant performances made Jim Branning one of Walford’s most loveable, memorable characters and we will miss John forever.

Our love and deepest sympathies are extended to Enda, his truly wonderful wife, at this very sad time. May he now rest in peace. Tonight’s episode of EastEnders is dedicated to John, who will be sorely missed by all those who knew and worked with him.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/eastenders/posts/John-Bardon-1939-2014

RIP :(

[Ramsay]

:(

[Niamh.]

aww RIP to him :(

[Kazanne]

Aw,he has been poorly for a while,RIP.

[Scarlett.]

RIP :(

[Jords]

aww RIP

[Marc]

Aw no :( I thought it was nice of the show to incorporate his illness into the show.

[Josy]

Very sad.

R.I.P

[Smithy]

Aww :(

I was gonna put him on my deathlist but I thought he was already dead

RIP :(

[Sophiee]

this is sad but not surprising, rip :(.

[Natalie.]

Aww :( rest in peace

[Mitchell]

:( :( :(

[Ninastar]

nooooooo! i loved him, he was so sweet :sad:

R.I.P

[Z]

Sad news, R.I.P.

[Shaun]

He was part of the greatest soap love story that's ever happened (well, on par with Jack & Vera from Corrie), it's a sad loss.

[AnnieK]

Aw..RIP :sad:

[reece(:]

RIP :sad:

[andybigbro]

Such a shame :sad:

Thoughts are with his family & friends. :(

[armand.kay]

Rip

[Ryan57]

Sad loss. A legend. R.I.P

[Redway]

Such sad news, he's been ill for years as well :( RIP