Actor Kenny Ireland has died following a battle with cancer.
The 68-year-old performer was perhaps best known for playing swinger Donald Stewart in ITV's Benidorm.
He was also director of Edinburgh's Royal Lyceum Theatre from 1992 until 2003.
Ireland's character was written out of Benidorm in June in order for him concentrate on cancer treatment.
A spokesperson for ITV said: "We are terribly saddened to hear that Kenny Ireland has passed away, our thoughts are with his family at this time.
Ireland's character was written out of Benidorm in June in order for him concentrate on cancer treatment.
A spokesperson for ITV said: "We are terribly saddened to hear that Kenny Ireland has passed away, our thoughts are with his family at this time.
"He was a much loved actor, not only by the cast and crew on Benidorm but by the millions of fans out there.
"He appeared as Donald Stewart in Benidorm from the first episode and helped play a huge part in its success. He will be greatly missed."
Ireland was also known for his appearances in Victoria Wood As Seen On TV, including his role as Derek the handyman in Acorn Antiques.
He also had roles in Taggart, Auf Wiedersehen, Pet, the UK version of House of Cards, Drop The Dead Donkey and Heartbeat.
