IRISH ACTOR Harry Towb, whose stage and screen career spanned more than 60 years, has died of cancer, aged 83, at his home in London.
Born in Larne, Co Antrim, he grew up in Belfast and began his acting life travelling around the country with theatrical groups.
He moved to England in the 1950s and started a distinguished career which included various stage, television and film roles.
As recently as December he appeared in EastEnders.
He is survived by his wife, actress Diana Hoddinott, three children, and three grandchildren.
One of the actor’s biggest stage roles was in the UK National Theatre’s Brighton Beach Memoirs.
He most recently played Tiresias in Antigoneat the Waterfront Hall, Belfast. At the Abbey Theatre his plays included Philadelphia, Here I Come!, The Rivalsand The Importance of Being Earnest.
He also took roles in such films as The 39 Steps, Pattonand The Most Fertile Man in Ireland.