What happened to Stephen Lewis?
Death. Lewis died at the age of 88 on 12 August 2015, in a nursing home in Wanstead, London, where his sister Connie also resided.
Was Stephen Lewis ever married?
He never married himself, although he said he came close three times, and he lived much of his life with his sister in Blackheath.
Is Stephen Lewis dead?
Deceased (1926–2015)
Stephen Lewis/Living or Deceased
Is Inspector Blake still alive?
Actor Stephen Lewis, best known for his role as officious inspector “Blakey” in the 1970s ITV sitcom On the Buses, has died aged 88, his family has announced. Lewis also played “Smiler” in the BBC’s Last of the Summer Wine.
Who is Stephen Lewis married to?
Michele Landsbergm. 1963
Stephen Lewis/Spouse
Who died first in on the buses?
Bob Grant
Bob Grant (actor)
| Bob Grant | |
|---|---|
| Bob Grant as Jack Harper in On the Buses | |
| Born | Robert St Clair Grant14 April 1932 Hammersmith, London, England |
| Died | 8 November 2003 (aged 71) Twyning, Gloucestershire, England |
| Cause of death | Suicide by carbon monoxide poisoning |
Why did Smiler leave Last of the Summer Wine?
Lewis left the show at the end of series 28 because of ill health. He was last mentioned in the series 29 episode “Of Passion and Pizza” by Tom’s saying that Smiler had disappeared from the series.
What age is Reg Varney?
92 years (1916–2008)
Reg Varney/Age at death
Varney died aged 92 in a nursing home in Budleigh Salterton, Devon, on 16 November 2008, following a chest infection.
Why did Stan Butler leave on the buses?
He left the series in the final season, after episode 69 (entitled “Goodbye Stan”). So Varney wasn’t in the last six episodes of this series. His absence was explained by Stan moving to the Midlands, to work in a bus manufacturing factory.
What happened to Bob Grant from on the buses?
His “new life” did not last, as once more substantial bills continued to arrive and work did not. In despair, Grant made a third and final suicide attempt in 2003. This time he succeeded, dying in his fume-filled car in his garage with a hose attached to the exhaust pipe, and was found dead soon after.
What happened Bob Grant?
Grant lived very reclusively and neighbours would only see him when he was trimming his hedge. In despair, Grant made a third and final suicide attempt in 2003. This time he succeeded, dying in his fume-filled car in his garage with a hose attached to the exhaust pipe, and was found dead soon after.
Did Reg Varney leave on the buses?
Reg Varney wouldn’t sit out his part all the way. He left the series in the final season, after episode 69 (entitled “Goodbye Stan”). So Varney wasn’t in the last six episodes of this series. His absence was explained by Stan moving to the Midlands, to work in a bus manufacturing factory.