ITV/Shutterstock/Composite: EastEnders Insider Share By Joel Harley Oct 15 2025 By Joel Harley Oct 15 2025 Pam St Clement and Shaun Williamson lead tributes as EastEnders legend Tony Caunter dies, aged 88 The actor played Roy Evans on the soap Classic EastEnders Pam St Clement Shaun Williamson Share By Joel Harley Oct 15 2025 By Joel Harley Oct 15 2025 EastEnders stars Pam St Clement and Shaun Williamson have led tributes from the cast following the death of soap legend Tony Caunter. The actor, who played Roy Evans on the soap, has died at the age of 88 years old, his family have reported. Tony first appeared on EastEnders in 1994. During his time on the soap, Roy struck up an iconic romance with future wife Pat – which resulted in her shocking affair with Frank Butcher. Roy departed the soap in 2004, after suffering a fatal heart attack. In the wake of this sad news, members of the EastEnders cast have shared their memories. This includes Pam Shaun, who played Pat and his son Barry, respectively. Tony played Pat Evans’ husband, Roy (Credit: BBC/YouTube) EastEnders star Tony Caunter dies A statement from the actor’s family read: “It is with enormous sadness that we bring the curtain down on our wonderful and hugely loved father, Tony Caunter, who died peacefully yesterday evening, just eight days after his beloved wife of 63 years, Fran, also passed away. The statement continued: “Dad was 88 years old. After a long and fulfilling life on and off screen and stage, Tony leaves a daughter and three sons, seven grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. He will be missed by all. Article continues below Read all the latest spoilers “We would like to thank the NHS staff at Eastbourne District General Hospital for their incredible care during his final hours, and to everyone at Eastbourne Gardens nursing home for the care and compassion they have given dad over the past two months.” Long-suffering Roy had to put up with unfaithful Pat and bumbling son Barry (Credit: BBC/YouTube) EastEnders pays tribute In a post to social media, EastEnders said: “It is with great sadness that we learn of the passing of Tony Caunter. Tony will forever be loved and respected by everyone at EastEnders for his warmth, kindness and humour as well as being greatly remembered by all those at home who instantly took Roy to their hearts. “Roy will always be remembered for his great love of Pat, despite him famously declaring his distaste in her choice of earrings, which gave us all one of Walford’s greatest love affairs. “Tony will never be forgotten by all those who worked alongside him for many years and everyone at EastEnders sends their love and condolences to Tony’s family and friends.” Pam paid tributes to her late co-star (Credit: Shutterstock) Pam St Clement and Shaun Williamson lead tributes to ‘gentleman’ and ‘second father’ EastEnders star Pam paid tribute with a statement to The Sun. “I am very saddened to hear of Tony’s passing. He was not only a lovely man, but a true gentleman to work with,” said Pam. Meanwhile, Shaun Williamson also shared a few words via Instagram. “RIP Tony Caunter. He was like a second father to me and taught me so much about acting and life,” wrote Shaun. “A great actor and a great man. I will miss him so much,” the actor added. In the comments below, former Jamie Mitchell actor Jack Ryder commented: “A wonderful man and true professional. Sending love Shaun.” 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 Oct 15 2025 By Joel Harley Oct 15 2025
