Features / Entertainment ‘Larger than life’ Heartbeat star Bill Maynard dies at the age of 89 By Ross Crae March 30, 2018, 1:06 pm Bill Maynard (Fiona Hanson/PA Wire) Get a weekly round-up of stories from The Sunday Post: Thank you for signing up to our Sunday Post newsletter. Something went wrong - please try again later. Sign Up HEARTBEAT actor Bill Maynard has died at the age of 89, his family has confirmed. The star died in hospital in Leicestershire shortly after breaking his hip in a fall off his mobility scooter, his daughter-in-law said. Jacqueline Reddin, who is also an actress, told the Press Association: “He was larger than life and he just loved showbiz. “He was so proud of the fact that he had been working for 81 years. “He leaves a son and daughter, five grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.” Most famous for playing loveable rogue Greengrass in Heartbeat, Maynard also starred in small roles in several Carry On films. He also played roles in Oh No, It’s Selwyn Froggitt! and It Shouldn’t Happen to a Vet. Enjoy the convenience of having The Sunday Post delivered as a digital ePaper straight to your smartphone, tablet or computer. Subscribe for only £5.49 a month and enjoy all the benefits of the printed paper as a digital replica. Subscribe
