Derek Martin’s son, David Rapp, has died just days after the EastEnders star.
Last week, it was announced that the Charlie Slater actor had passed away, aged 92.
Son David was with the actor when he died, a family friend confirmed in a statement. Now, BBB agency has confirmed to Metro that David has also sadly passed away.
‘Devastating news today. Just after losing his father. David has also passed away. The gentle giant whose heart was as big as he was. I couldn’t have wished for a better friend or workmate’, BBB Agency wrote on social media.
‘Rest in peace, David Rapp you will be missed! BBB HQ will never be the same.’
The news comes just under two weeks after EastEnders paid tribute to Derek, who starred as Charlie Slater from 2000 until 2011.
‘We are deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Derek Martin. From the moment he arrived, Derek’s portrayal of Charlie Slater instantly cemented him in the hearts of the audience, as the head of one of EastEnders most iconic families.’
‘Charlie would do anything for his family, and much like his character, Derek would do the same for those around him. Derek was deeply loved by all those that worked with him at EastEnders and will always be remembered with great fondness.
‘Our love and thoughts are with his family and friends.’
Charlie Slater was the patriarch of the Slater clan, and was a prominent figure in great-niece Stacey Slater’s (Lacey Turner) life.
