Minder’s Dennis Waterman Dies At 74: Rumors follow death cause

Dennis Waterman, widely known for Minder, The Sweeney and New Tricks, is in the news today. Is he all-well, healthy or something terrible has happened to him? Is Dennis dead or alive? Has he passed away? What did he die of? Let’s find out.

The actor died at the age of 74. The death of Dennis Waterman was revealed by his family. The statement said he died on May 8, 2022, Sunday. He was with his wife by his side. The late star worked for more than 60 years in the industry, and had been featured in many iconic British shows.

Who was Dennis Waterman? Wiki and Bio

The Minder actor, Dennis’ birthday comes on February 24. He was born in 1948 in Clapham, London, UK. Waterman is famous for his roles in numerous English television series. He used to portray a tough guy archetype.

Dennis debuted in the film and TV industry when he was a child. In 1960, he was landed a film titled Night Train to Inverness. He passed away on May 8, Sunday, at his home in Spain with his family by his side. The family released the official statement about his death. They asked to respect their privacy at this difficult time.

Dennis Waterman cause of death: How did he die?

Though the family announced that Waterman passed away on Sunday, they didn’t reveal the reason of death. At the time, there was no official update available about what did Dennis die of.

In 2020, Waterman appeared in the Australian comedy Never Too Late. Per confirmed reports, Dennis died at his home in Spain with his wife, Pam Flint, by his side along with the rest of the family. The couple got married in 2011, but they came across each other for the first time in 1996.

With the death news, everyone became sad and were shocked hearing about the demise. Tributes started pouring on social media to mourn his death. Rumors say that the actor may have died of cancer.

Dennis Waterman Health Condition

No official statement has been made regarding Waterman’s health condition. It is completely plausible that the family knew about it all along, but couldn’t do anything. So, they may not have driven media attention at the last moment of his lifespan. When the family informed everyone about the shocking news, they also asked everyone to give them their privacy.

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Dennis Waterman TV Shows & Films

The actor is popularly remembered for his roles in The Sweeney (1975 – 1978), Minder (1979 – 1994) and New Tricks (2003 – 2015). Not just acting, Dennis loved to sing too as he sang the theme tunes for Minder and New Tricks. He didn’t stop there rather released three studio albums and 12 singles. Waterman appeared in many television shows/series and a total of 29 films.

Dennis debuted when he just 13 years old. After that, he didn’t look back and continued to work for the next six decades. The acting runs in the blood as his daughter Hannah Waterman is also an actress who portrayed Laura Beale in EastEnders.

Dennis Waterman Net Worth 2022

By the time of his death, Waterman has already made millions. He has amassed a net worth of $5 million. He made all of this fortune based on the success of his acting career. In his lifetime, Dennis has performed numerous roles on both screen and stage.