Ben Roberts obit

The Bill actor Ben Roberts, who played Chief Inspector Derek Conway, has died aged 70

Ben Roberts also appeared in Doctors and Casualty

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The Bill actor Ben Roberts has died at the age of 70, it has been confirmed.

Roberts, who was best known for playing Chief Inspector Derek Conway, passed away on Monday (June 7), his agent has confirmed.

The actor was originally from Bangor and was best known for playing the chief officer role at the fictional Sun Hill police station in London.

He also appeared in other popular shows, including Doctors and Casualty.

In a statement by agents LCM Limited, released on Twitter, they said: 'Remembering the wonderful Ben Roberts who sadly passed away on Monday.

'Best known as Chief Inspector Derek Conway in The Bill & he had an extensive career in theatre, TV & film.

'Our thoughts are with his wife Helen and family at this time.'

The Bafta-winning ITV show was broadcast over 26 series between 1984 and 2010 following the exploits of coppers from London's fictional East London Borough of Canley.

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