Doctor Who and Butterflies star Bruce Montague passes away at 83. Read details here
Bruce Montague, who was well known for his performances in Butterflies and Doctor Who, passed away at 83. His death was confirmed by his agent.
By ET Spotlight Special | Updated:
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Veteran actor Bruce Montague passed away at 83, his agent confirmed his death. The skilled legend known for his work on Hollyoaks, a Channel 4 soap, and Doctor Who, will always be remembered by the entertainment world and his fans. He had a successful career on screen and stage.
Talent Agency Belfield and Ward declared Bruce's death earlier this week. They added Bruce Montague was a gentleman with excellent talent and career and will be sorely missed.
In his impressive career, the actor appeared in more than 300 television productions and was initially popular as Leonard Dunn of the television sitcom Butterflies.
He made his Doctor Who debut in the audio drama The Genocide Machine in 2000. He appeared in Sword of Orion alongside Paul McGann.
Bruce played the guest role of Derek Clough in Channel 4 soap Hollyoaks for a long time. He also appeared in New Tricks alongside Nicholas Lyndhurst and shared the screen with Wendy Craig on the BBC show Doctors.
He starred alongside Darius Campbell Danesh in the 2016 production of Funny Girl at The Savoy theatre in London. The news of Montague's sad demise has come just a few days after Darius Campbell Danesh passed away at 41.
Apart from his fascinating television career, Bruce played the role of Mr Brownlow for three years in Sam Mendes-directed Oliver, at the London Palladium.
He filled theatres in London with his performance as Firman in The Phantom of the Opera.
Tributes from fans, friends, and family are pouring in on social media for the truly-loved actor. Fans continue to express love, condolences, and admiration for the late actor.
A fan's post on Twitter reads, "full of nostalgia about Butterflies, read Bruce goes from the stage to the sky."
American actor Maxwell Caulfield posted on Twitter, that Bruce Montague was a truly darling man and the essence of an actor laddie.
Talent Agency Belfield and Ward declared Bruce's death earlier this week. They added Bruce Montague was a gentleman with excellent talent and career and will be sorely missed.
In his impressive career, the actor appeared in more than 300 television productions and was initially popular as Leonard Dunn of the television sitcom Butterflies.
He made his Doctor Who debut in the audio drama The Genocide Machine in 2000. He appeared in Sword of Orion alongside Paul McGann.
Bruce played the guest role of Derek Clough in Channel 4 soap Hollyoaks for a long time. He also appeared in New Tricks alongside Nicholas Lyndhurst and shared the screen with Wendy Craig on the BBC show Doctors.
He starred alongside Darius Campbell Danesh in the 2016 production of Funny Girl at The Savoy theatre in London. The news of Montague's sad demise has come just a few days after Darius Campbell Danesh passed away at 41.
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Apart from his fascinating television career, Bruce played the role of Mr Brownlow for three years in Sam Mendes-directed Oliver, at the London Palladium.
He filled theatres in London with his performance as Firman in The Phantom of the Opera.
Tributes from fans, friends, and family are pouring in on social media for the truly-loved actor. Fans continue to express love, condolences, and admiration for the late actor.
A fan's post on Twitter reads, "full of nostalgia about Butterflies, read Bruce goes from the stage to the sky."
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American actor Maxwell Caulfield posted on Twitter, that Bruce Montague was a truly darling man and the essence of an actor laddie.
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Bruce is succeeded by actor wife Barbara Latham.Download
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