ITV/YouTube Share By Joel Harley Jan 22 2026 By Joel Harley Jan 22 2026 EastEnders actor Derek Martin's son dies, weeks after the death of famous father Some sad news EastEnders Cast Share By Joel Harley Jan 22 2026 By Joel Harley Jan 22 2026 The son of EastEnders actor Derek Martin has died, news outlets are reporting. David Rapp, the son of the veteran actor and soap legend, passed away this week, as per reports from Metro and his colleagues at BBB Talent Agency. In their piece, Metro quoted a now-deleted social media post, which read: “Devastating news today. Just after losing his father. David has also passed away. The gentle giant whose heart was as big as he was. I couldn’t have wished for a better friend or workmate. “Rest in peace, David Rapp you will be missed! BBB HQ will never be the same.” Derek Martin’s son has also died, his friends and colleagues have announced (Credit: ITV/YouTube) Friends and co-workers pay tribute to passing of David Rapp This news comes two weeks after the passing of Charlie Slater star Martin, aged 92. Last week, BBB Talent Agency also shared a message of support to Rapp following his father’s death, writing: “Condolences to our David in the passing of his dad Derek.” They added: “David will be taking a little time out just now. Sending love and prayers from the entire BBB family.” Article continues below Read all the latest spoilers View this post on Instagram A post shared by BBB Talent Agency (@bbbtalentagency) The cause of Rapp’s death is not yet known. He is survived by his twin brother, Jonathan, who Martin shared with his second wife, Gloria Mitchell. Martin spoke of his son during an appearance on Lorraine (Credit: ITV/YouTube) David Rapp, the son of EastEnders star Derek Martin dies Martin previously spoke of his son in appearances on Lorraine and Time To Change.Speaking about his time on EastEnders, Martin revealed how Stacey Slater’s struggle with bipolar and depression shared similarities to his relationship with son David. “I was going to work and Stacey, in the storyline, had bipolar and depression and everything, and we couldn’t make out what it was,” Martin said. He continued: “And then I was going home and there was my son who I’d been worried about during the day, that he was okay, suffering from severe depression.” “So I had it fictionally and had it practically,” he added. Rapp also spoke of his struggle with depression, previously telling Time to Change: You make [depression] more normal to talk about it. And by talking about it and by making it more normal it reduces its impact.” Read more: Who’s leaving, joining and returning to EastEnders? Complete list of cast exits, arrivals and returns. Share Good to Know Share By Joel Harley Jan 22 2026 By Joel Harley Jan 22 2026 Next Story
