"No-one knows where she is. On Boxing Day, wanting her out of his house, Gray lied to her and her family that the police were going to arrest her as the witness was legit. Gemma McCluskie was murdered by her older brother Tony, then 35, in the flat they shared in Shoreditch, East London, during a row over an overflowing bath. Something went wrong, please try again later. He failed to persuade Lord Chief Justice Lord Thomas and two other leading judges at the Court of Appeal in London that the term should be reduced. Tony McCluskie, 36, of Shoreditch, east. What happened to Gemma McCluskie? - The Sun Which EastEnders actors have died since the show began? What's the least amount of exercise we can get away with? Her acting credits include Joe Guy, Love's Labour's Lost, and Twelfth Night, while directing credits include Oxford Street at the Soho Theatre and The Burial at the Almeida Theatre. He was almost caught too as he had her body in the boot of his car wrapped in a shower curtain, just as the police came snooping. The BBC soap confirmed on Sunday that. She went on to become a sign-language teacher, and interpreter. Therefore the exact date she was killed is not known to this day. BBC EastEnders fans wrongly thinking Pat Butcher actress has died We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. The youngest of three children, her father was Jamaican. Sian Blake murder: EastEnders star's partner Arthur Simpson-Kent [14] On 7 January investigators confirmed that the bodies had been identified as Blake and her two children, and said that they had each died from head and neck injuries. After rumbling Gray's recent actions, she was horrified as he began chasing her around the house before he murdered her. In a message to a friend, he said: "I can't go into details about what I have done but I only have 2 choices. I will be honest it's many years since I last watched EastEnders, so was u aware of the tragic events that had occurred to two of its stars. EastEnders spoilers have confirmed a new twist in the Tina Carter murder storyline, after her brutal death in December 2020. BBC NEWS | Entertainment | Actress Wendy Richard dies at 65 The Directorate of Professional Standards was informed on Monday, 4 January, and is working with the investigation team to fully understand the timeline of police interaction with the family. When neighbours noticed 43-year-old former Eastenders actress Sian Blake and her young sons packing black bags into the boot of a car outside her home in south-east London on Sunday December 13, 2015, they had no idea that would be the last sighting they'd ever have of the family alive. View our online Press Pack. They are angry about Sian, but the boys have devastated us. Arthur Simpson-Kent was sentenced to life imprisonment by a judge who said he had "no doubt" the defendant should receive the most severe punishment possible as a result of the "truly horrific" murder of his family. "Sian was unable to protect her precious children. EastEnders cast 2023 | Who is arriving, leaving and returning? | Radio EastEnders viewers think they've worked out the identity of the big Christmas mystery killer. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. But I am also completely excited about the new adventures that await me.". After a brief relationship, they split and Simpson-Kent went to live in France. The arrest came after locals recognised him from a photo shared on social media and tipped off the authorities. Further support to the theory that Nish could be victim, is given by the fact both Sharon and Linda are there when the murder happens, which could tease that one or both of the women are involved in the murder. Simpson-Kent then left the house in Sian's car that evening before police returned at 8pm to find the house locked up and in darkness. After visiting her mother and sister in Leyton, east London on December 13 2015 - in which she further discussed plans to move in with them - Sian went missing. Cosmopolitan, Part of the Hearst UK Fashion & Beauty Network. Alison Newman (born 25 January 1968) is a British actress, best known for her role in the hit ITV1 television series Footballers' Wives as Hazel Bailey, and as DCI Samantha Keeble in the BBC soap opera EastEnders . Don't miss out on the biggest soaps gossip! EastEnders serial killer Gray Atkins finally faces a comeuppance on the BBC soap next week, following the murders of Chantelle Atkins, Kush Kazemi and Tina Carter Or perhaps another potential buyer has decided to eliminate the competition prompting a brutal retaliation? BBC Beyond Paradise star Jamie Bamber is married to Eastenders actress ", He said the defendant was "not a man prone to violence", adding: "What happened on that night was a truly extraordinary and out-of-character murder. Jim Sturman QC, acting for Simpson-Kent, told the court the couple had previously discussed "ending it all" because of her illness. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. "With the premeditation and those other facts it seems to us that there is no doubt that this is a case of exceptional seriousness. EastEnders actress Sian Blake's murder suspect 'was a jealous thug He took. Her death was initially treated as a missing person's enquiry after Gemma's killer reported her missing. Evil Gray Atkins killed Tina and made it look as though she was on the run, after she uncovered that he had killed his own wife Chantelle just three months earlier. Prosecuting lawyer Mark Heywood QC, said: "The evidence suggests, and this much is not disputed, that, on the night of December 14, 2015, the defendant killed each of them in turn with heavy, deliberate, repeated blows with a blunt instrument not since recovered, and then by cutting and stabbing them with a bladed weapon in a way that ensured their deaths.". [20] On 5 October 2016, Mr Justice Singh sentenced Simpson-Kent to life imprisonment with a whole life order, meaning he will not become eligible for parole and is unlikely to ever be released from prison. She later had minor roles in other television shows, before retiring to become a sign language teacher and interpreter. Police launched appeals with the public for any information about the family, and they labelled Sian Blake a high-risk missing person due to her terminal illness. Lord Thomas said: "In our judgement there was plain evidence before the judge in which he was plainly entitled to have regard. But he insisted he couldn't remember doing it, and that she'd attacked him first. It's enough to make Shirley and Mick think Tina is back and might need them, so a search begins. He was not given his full rights, including access to legal counsel. The full present regular cast for EastEnders can be found below. It is our case that Simpson-Kent snapped under the pressure of the disease, the way it was killing Sian and the inevitability of it all. With Denise seen holding a possible murder weapon, could Nish have pushed her too far by threatening to go public with her secret? At conservative gathering, Trump is still the favourite. A new Channel 5 documentary has been released exploring the case - here is everything we know. Given Nishs personality and the fact he isn't afraid to go against Sharon or the Mitchells, could he push them too far? EASTENDERS fans are predicting a horror murder twist for Suki Panesar. She is an actress and writer, known for EastEnders (1985), Bend It Like Beckham (2002) and Aladdin (2019). He was extradited to the UK and charged with the killings in February 2016. Nishs son Ravi Gulati is currently caught up in a steamy affair with Denise Fox, another of the women that appears in the flashforward clip. Truth proved stranger than fiction, when in events more extreme than those in the show, two actresses from EastEnders (1985) were murdered just 4 years apart by those closest to them. When he returned in 2005, the couple reignited their relationship and moved in together before having their two children, Zachary and Amon. Gillian Taylforth as Kathy Beale Letitia Dean as Sharon Watts James Bye as Martin Fowler Steve McFadden as Phil Mitchell Kim. Just weeks ago, his new flame Chelsea Fox found one of her earrings in Gray's car but after lying about that too, he was able to get rid of the evidence. We also may change the frequency you receive our emails from us in order to keep you up to date and give you the best relevant information possible. [6] Her parents divorced when she was six, and her father died from a heart attack when she was eighteen. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. Police immediately focussed their attention on discovering Arthur Simpson-Kent's whereabouts, and when it was revealed he had fled to Ghana, police travelled to the African country with an arrest warrant to bring him home. Deputy Detective Superintendent Hansen Gove, from the Ghanaian police, said at the time he was "incredibly proud to have brought in a fugitive so quickly and calmly, without injury to anyone". THE partner of Eastenders actress Sian Blake was today jailed after battering his 43-year-old girlfriend and their sons to death. The comments were originally referring to Dean Wicks, but could they also be a subtle nod towards what happens later in the year? For further details of our complaints policy and to make a complaint please click this link: thesun.co.uk/editorial-complaints/, Gemma McCluskie was murdered in 2012 in a row over an overflowing bathtub, Gemmas brother Tony was jailed for life in 2013 after being found guilty of murder. The brother of the former Eastenders actor, Gemma McCluskie has been sentenced to life in prison with a minimum of 20 years for her murder. As she lay dead on the sofa, he said she needed to be silenced before wrapping her body in a shower curtain and covering his tracks. Tragic EastEnders star Sandy Ratcliff's last public appearance was giving evidence at the Old Bailey for her boyfriend in his murder trial. Cat is Cosmopolitan UK's features editor covering women's issues, health and current affairs. List of deaths | EastEnders Wiki | Fandom The family are given new hope, but what is Gray up to? Murdered EastEnders actress Gemma McCluskie 'had zest for life' Any of the six could find themselves in circumstances that result in a showdown with Nish, while there is still plenty more to be revealed. What police didn't know at the time was that Sian and her children's bodies lay buried in the garden of their own home. Dominique Deblieux, 42, said Arthur Simpson-Kent - who is suspected of murdering EastEnders actress Sian Blake and their two young sons - would often beat her and their baby daughter. It is said that the actor, 28 . On Tuesday January 5, 2016, a large police presence was visible at the Erith property, and the Metropolitan Police announced that afternoon that they had discovered three bodies buried in shallow graves in the garden. Nina Wadia - IMDb The star, who played Pauline Fowler in the BBC One soap opera for 21 years, had been suffering from. What happened to Gemma McCluskie, when was the EastEnders actress murdered and dismembered and where is her brother Tony now? Death in Walford: 30 years of EastEnders murders - BBC News Heres what he know about Gemmas murder. "The deaths of Zachary and Amon have compounded their grief and they have lost two entire generations of their family to a violent and completely senseless act of murder at the hands of Simpson-Kent.". We also may change the frequency you receive our emails from us in order to keep you up to date and give you the best relevant information possible. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. Her actual murder was off screen, while it was hinted she had been strangled as fans spotted bruising around her neck - while this is not confirmed. "Was this a case where the element of pre-meditation required a whole-life order? The reclusive Sue Osman actress, who has died at. The pair share three children together, Isla, 19, and twins Darcy and Ava, 18. The star's former lover - Tony McCann - died on Monday amid serving a minimum of 21 years at high-security HMP Gartree in Leics . One of the character's central storylines involved an affair with a regular male character which ended his on-screen marriage. Simpson-Kent admitted to killing Sian and their boys and is currently serving a life sentence. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. Mark Heywood QC, prosecuting, said: "The evidence suggests, and this much is not disputed, that, on the night of December 14, 2015, the defendant killed each of them in turn with heavy, deliberate, repeated blows with a blunt instrument not since recovered, and then by cutting and stabbing them with a bladed weapon in a way that ensured their deaths. Many . Sian's sister Ava Blake also shared her devastation. The partner of former EastEnders actress Sian Blake has admitted murdering her and their two children. Gray wrapped up her body and disposed of it, before claiming to Shirley and Mick that she'd fled. The character was killed off in brutal scenes, with some fans speculating another twist could be on the cards. Outside court, Ms Blake's sister Ava said the family were "really relieved". Start your Independent Premium subscription today. [3], Blake and her two children were reported missing on 16 December 2015; three weeks later their bodies were found at Blake's home in Erith, London. Fans of BBC EastEnders panicked this morning after they thought that soap legend Pam St Clement died. Truth proved stranger than fiction, when in events more extreme than those in the show, two actresses from EastEnders (1985) were murdered just 4 years apart by those closest to them.Truth proved stranger than fiction, when in events more extreme than those in the show, two actresses from EastEnders (1985) were murdered just 4 years apart by those closest to them.Truth proved stranger than fiction, when in events more extreme than those in the show, two actresses from EastEnders (1985) were murdered just 4 years apart by those closest to them. "[17], On 26 January, Simpson-Kent appeared at an extradition hearing in Accra, where he told the court that he would voluntarily return to the UK. But is he about to land himself in it, and draw attention back on to Tina's final days in the Square? Archie Mitchell, husband of Peggy, was murdered on Christmas Day in 2009. The TV star was brutally killed by her sibling inthe flat they shared in Shoreditch, East London, in 2012, during a row over anoverflowing bath. He was arrested at Heathrow Airport in February after being extradited from Ghana. Read about our approach to external linking. Inside sinister rise of pink cocaine sweeping UK nightclubs as warring cartels battle to control 'Coca Cola of drugs', We live on Britain's WORST street - it's rife with drug addicts, crime & prostitutes we're terrified for our lives, Man 'naked and covered in blood' arrested before mum found 'murdered' at home as neighbours reveal hearing screams, Leicester 'explosion': Listen to massive 'sonic' boom that shook homes and rattled windows. We have lost a generation. EastEnders Christmas death: All the clues Nish dies from affair to Police immediately went to Sian's house where they were greeted by Simpson-Kent, who told officers his partner and their two sons had gone to see a friend in Cambridge. They started a murder investigation. She was 29 years old at the time of her death. [5], Blake was born in Walthamstow, London, in 1972, and attended the Guildford School of Acting. 's daily newsletter. During the trial it was heard how she first met Simpson-Kent through work but their initial relationship ended quickly and he went to live in France until 2005. Arthur Simpson-Kent, 48, was detained by Metropolitan Police officers at Heathrow Airport after arriving on a flight from Ghana. Sian's family were faced with the devastating realisation that she and her sons had been murdered, and that the messages sent from Sian's phone following her last sighting had not been sent by Sian herself. Actress Luisa Bradshaw-White who plays Tina in the BBC soap confirmed she was leaving, in a statement in October - with her saying she was bowing out of the role at the end of the year. Can women ever trust the Met Police again? The court heard that Ms Blake's illness and her "unhealthy" relationship led her to consider selling their home and moving back in with her family. She was initially signed on a six-month contract, but subsequently had her contract extended. They have one child. CCTV footage from the day Gemma went missing showed Tony dragging a heavy suitcase into a taxi. Former EastEnders actress Sian Blake and her two young sons, Zachary and Amon, died as a result of head and neck injuries, police say. [19] On 10 June, Simpson-Kent appeared at the Old Bailey where he formally entered guilty pleas to the murders of Blake and their two sons. [7], Blake went on to have roles in Doctors, The Bill and Skins, as well as a second appearance in Casualty, before retiring from acting. Nish's behaviour towards Suki has escalated in recent months, could the other women kill him while defending her? Of the man who was found guilty of her sister and nephews' murders, she said: "I want him to face justice. She initially auditioned for the minor part of a nurse, but was encouraged to audition for the more long-term role of Frankie after impressing producers. "The Sun", "Sun", "Sun Online" are registered trademarks or trade names of News Group Newspapers Limited. Can Nigeria's election result be overturned? 'It's lost it's way': Ex-EastEnders actress Cheryl Ferguson BLASTS Nina Wadia. The skunk addict, who smoked 15 joints. Arthur Simpson-Kent, 48, entered guilty pleas before Mr Justice Singh at the Old Bailey via video link from Belmarsh prison. And while there had also been concerns about the welfare of the actress' partner and the father of her two children, Arthur Simpson-Kent - who hadn't been seen since December 16 - it was actually he who was culpable for their deaths. Sian Samantha Blake (September 1972 - 14 or 15 December 2015), also known by her stage name Syan Blake, was a British actress, best known for playing Frankie Pierre on the British television show EastEnders, appearing in 56 episodes in 1996-97. Read about our approach to external linking. [4] Her partner, Arthur Simpson-Kent, pleaded guilty to the murders and was given a whole life sentence in October 2016. Her family think she fled abroad, while Whitney Dean recently found her plane ticket proving she might not have left the country - only for Gray to manipulate her into staying quiet. She was suffering from motor neurone disease before she died. In March 201. The couple's sons Zachary (in orange) and Amon, were also found dead, Sian Blake played Frankie Pierre in EastEnders in 1996 and 1997, Simpson-Kent was first arrested in the seaside village of Butre, Ghana, Harry: I always felt different to rest of family, US-made cheese can be called 'gruyere' - court, The children left behind in Cuba's exodus, Canadian grandma helps police snag phone scammer, AOC under investigation for Met Gala dress. Sandy Ratcliff gave evidence for murderer boyfriend who strangled two It comes amid trouble at work with him fired from his job, before he faces money woes due to increasing bills. When neighbours noticed 43-year-old former Eastenders actress Sian Blake and her young sons packing black bags into the boot of a car outside her home in south-east London on Sunday December 13 . Ms Blake and her sons Zachary, eight, and four-year-old Amon vanished on December 13 and were found buried in the garden of their family home in Erith, Kent, on January 5. Four hours later, when police returned to the house in Erith, south-east London at 8pm, they found the property in complete darkness, empty and locked up. A new Channel 5 documentary has been released exploring the pair of eerily similar killings. Sian Blake, 43, Zachary, eight, and four-year-old Amon were found buried in the garden of their London home on 5 January. In the same month, police travelled to Ghana and arrestedSimpson-Ken. 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Get a daily email direct to your inbox with our newsletter. Is Tina dead in EastEnders? Has Gray killed her and how did she die Gemma McCluskie murder: EastEnders extra was murdered and her body Don't miss out on the biggest soaps gossip! Either way, many fans are predicting the death will be someone Suki is close to, with Nish being the number one suspect. Her most notable role was in the BBC soap opera EastEnders, in which she played Kerry Skinner. Menu. News Group Newspapers Limited in England No. An EastEnder in real life, her talent won her a place at drama school aged seven and she took on the Albert Square role of Kerry Skinner aged 17. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. She has been married to Harry A Harris since July 2002. GEMMA McCluskie was one of two EastEnders actresses to be brutally murdered in recent years along with Sian Blake. Cosmopolitan participates in various affiliate marketing programs, which means we may get paid commissions on editorially chosen products purchased through our links to retailer sites. EastEnders star Nicola Cowper's murderer boyfriend dies in prison amid Either way, fans are convinced Nish will soon catch onto the sordid affair, and with her behaviour rumbled, this could serve as a motive for Denise to want him dead. The 57-year-old played loveable Heather Trott on the show for five years before being viciously . On the day Sian was reported missing, police went round to the family home at 4pm andSimpson-Kent told officers that Sian had gone to see a friend in Cambridge. EastEnders (TV Series 1985- ) cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. The window cleaner was jailed for life and ordered to serve a minimum of 20 years. After initial concerns about his whereabouts, the then-48-year-old soon became high on the police's list of people to speak to. Ms Blake, 43, Zachary, eight, and Amon, four, were found at the family home in Erith,. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. FORMER Eastenders actress Sian Blake and her two sons were murdered in 2015. Truth proved stranger than fiction, when in events more extreme than those in the show, two actresses from EastEnders (1985) were murdered just 4 years apart by those closest to them. Actor Jamie Bamber has been married to Kerry Norton for 20 years. Sian Blake, 43, Zachary, eight, and four-year-old Amon. I have had the most amazing time on EastEnders and will miss the cast and crew so much. EastEnders fans were reeling as Tina Carter died on the BBC soap - murdered by Gray Atkins, with many unsure how he killed her. By early January, when Sian's car was found in Bethnal Green, east London, their disappearance became a murder investigation, and the Homicide and Major Crime Command took over. Ms Blake and her sons died from neck and head injuries, a post-mortem examination found. Ms Blake played Frankie Pierre in 56 episodes of EastEnders between 1996 and 1997 and had been living with motor neurone disease before she died. Another possible hint that Nish could be the one to meet his maker, is the looks on Kathy Beale and Suki Panesars faces during the flash forward. Eagle-eyed Eastenders fans are convinced they may have solved the mystery of who died this Christmas, following clues garnered from a flash forward clip. Despite admitting manslaughter he was found guilty of murder by jurors with an 11 to 1 majority. EastEnders viewers think Vinny is the real flash-forward killer For other inquiries, Contact Us. Her torso, arms, legs and head were later discovered floating in the Regent's Ca. 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