In February 2016, Arthur Simpson-Kent was extradited to the UK, where he was later charged with the killings and forced to stand trial. [5], On 6 January 2016, the Metropolitan Police referred itself to the Independent Police Complaints Commission over its handling of the inquiry. Former Eastenders actress Gemma McCluskie, 29, disappeared on March 1, 2012. It later emerged that Simpson-Kent was thousands of miles away. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. When Sian's car, a silver/beige Renault Scenic, was found 16 miles away in Bethnal Green, the police hunt intensified with a specific focus on Sian's home. Heres what he know about Gemmas murder. EastEnders actress and her two children died from head and neck Sian, 43, was a successful actress and voiceover artist who starred in 56 episodes of EastEnders as the singer Frankie Pierre in 1996 and 1997 and also appeared in The Bill, Casualty and Doctors. An initial review has highlighted some potential issues regarding the handling and grading of the missing persons investigation. With Denise seen holding a possible murder weapon, could Nish have pushed her too far by threatening to go public with her secret? EastEnders (TV Series 1985- ) - Full Cast & Crew - IMDb In a text message sent to his mother shortly after his extradition to the UK, Simpson-Kent wrote: The Mirror reports his mother replied: "Arthur please dont kill yourself. However some fans have argued the expression could actually be one of equal shock and may even hint that Suki is the one to kill him. At conservative gathering, Trump is still the favourite. 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An EastEnder in real life, her talent won her a place at drama school aged seven and she took on the Albert Square role of Kerry Skinner aged 17. Arthur Simpson-Kent had taken off in Sian's car, and was nowhere to be seen. [6], Blake lived in Erith, London,[9] with her partner, Arthur Simpson-Kent, and their two sons, Zachary and Amon, who were aged eight and four. When interviewed by detectives in Accra, he claimed there had been a murder-suicide pact between him and Ms Blake because of her illness - but nothing was written down. As plenty of Eastenders fans predict that the mystery murder victim this Christmas will be Nish Panesar, we take a closer look at all the clues hinting this may be the case Sian Blake - Wikipedia In the flash forward clip, Suki Panesar, Denise Fox, Linda Carter, Sharon Watts, Stacey Slater and Kathy Beale were all seen standing next to the body, leading many fans to share their theories about which character will be set to meet their maker. The back garden of the house was only thoroughly searched in early January after murder squad detectives were called in. Gillian Taylforth as Kathy Beale Letitia Dean as Sharon Watts James Bye as Martin Fowler Steve McFadden as Phil Mitchell Kim. She has been married to Harry A Harris since July 2002. Which EastEnders actors have died since the show began? Angry about earlier events, and with everything getting on top of him, he calls Shirley over to the house and claims he's seen her missing sister on a bus. EastEnders' Max Bowden 'enjoyed secret tryst in his dressing room with Ms Blake played Frankie Pierre in 56 episodes of EastEnders between 1996 and 1997. Something went wrong, please try again later. Gemma McCluskie was murdered by her older brother Tony, then 35, in the flat they shared in Shoreditch, East London, during a row over an overflowing bath. [4] Blake was diagnosed with terminal motor neurone disease on 11 December 2015 after first showing neurological symptoms in September 2013. The BBC soap teased a huge storyline in February with a flash-forward scene to Christmas 2023 where . EastEnders actress Sian Blake and sons murdered, Scotland Yard says View our online Press Pack. Get a daily email direct to your inbox with our newsletter. Ms Blake played Frankie Pierre in 56 episodes of EastEnders between 1996 and 1997. Some deaths are minor characters or characters that haven't been seen but mentioned by regular characters in the program that may be linked, for example, Charlie Slater's wife Viv Slater was mentioned but not seen, and died off-screen in 1999. On his return to the UK they moved in together in Walthamstow and had two children together,Zachary, eight, and four-year-old Amon. Something went wrong, please try again later. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. BBC EastEnders fans wrongly thinking Pat Butcher actress has died We also may change the frequency you receive our emails from us in order to keep you up to date and give you the best relevant information possible. EastEnders airs Mondays and Fridays at 8pm, and Tuesdays and Thursdays at 7:30pm on BBC One. TV Shows. Her most notable role was in the BBC soap opera EastEnders, in which she played Kerry Skinner. Another possible hint that Nish could be the one to meet his maker, is the looks on Kathy Beale and Suki Panesars faces during the flash forward. When neighbours noticed 43-year-old former Eastenders actress Sian Blake and her young sons packing black bags into the boot of a car outside her home in south-east London on Sunday December 13 . Blake subsequently said that she left the series after receiving hate mail from viewers who found it difficult to separate fact from fiction. After rumbling Gray's recent actions, she was horrified as he began chasing her around the house before he murdered her. [3][10][11] On 16 December, a family member reported her missing to the Metropolitan Police. The EastEnders actor appeared in the 1998 film Siberia and TV movie May 33rd in 2004 under her stage name Syan Blake, according to her profile on IMDB. We also may change the frequency you receive our emails from us in order to keep you up to date and give you the best relevant information possible. He used a friend's card to book a 900 flight to Ghana. What happened to Sian Blake? The murder of former Eastenders actress List of murders | EastEnders Wiki | Fandom We earn a commission for products purchased through some links in this article. The BBC soap confirmed on Sunday that. Twisted thug who murdered Eastenders actress Sian Blake and their two Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. The court heard that Ms Blake's illness and her "unhealthy" relationship led her to consider selling their home and moving back in with her family. Following her debution in the show's 15th anniversary special, Laura embarked on a relationship with local businessman Ian Beale (Adam Woodyatt); he . We have lost a generation. [13], Blake's car was discovered on 3 January 2016 in Bethnal Green. The partner of former EastEnders actress Sian Blake has admitted murdering her and their two children. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. What happened to Sian Blake, when was the EastEnders actress murdered Further support to the theory that Nish could be victim, is given by the fact both Sharon and Linda are there when the murder happens, which could tease that one or both of the women are involved in the murder. Sian Blake's killer was arrested in Ghana. 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She was previously married to Philip Chard. Despite admitting manslaughter he was found guilty of murder by jurors with an 11 to 1 majority. "He then covered his crimes by moving, wrapping and burying each of them, cleaning and partially painting his home.". We are entirely satisfied that the judge was entitled to reach that conclusion and on that basis we dismiss the application. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. "With the premeditation and those other facts it seems to us that there is no doubt that this is a case of exceptional seriousness. But he added: "There was no agreement to kill in this way and it was against this backdrop that the guilty pleas were entered. 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Get exclusive celebrity stories and shoots straight to your inbox with OK! Sian Blake murder: EastEnders star's partner Arthur Simpson-Kent Nishs son Ravi Gulati is currently caught up in a steamy affair with Denise Fox, another of the women that appears in the flashforward clip. Biography [ edit] Alison Newman was born in Bournemouth, Hampshire, to David and Jenny Newman. [6], After working as a telephone receptionist at a doctor's surgery, Blake landed her most notable role: soul singer Frankie Pierre, a character who appeared in EastEnders during 1996 and 1997. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. They are angry about Sian, but the boys have devastated us. Her torso, arms, legs and head were later discovered floating in the Regent's Ca. For further details of our complaints policy and to make a complaint please click this link: thesun.co.uk/editorial-complaints/, Former Eastenders actress Sian Blake and her two sons, Zachary, eight, and four-year-old Amon, were murdered in 2015, Sian's partner, Arthur Simpson-Kent,admitted to killing Sian and their boys and is currently serving a life sentence, A new Channel 5 documentary has been released exploring the case, later lost a challenge against his "whole-life" sentence, Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO). The partner of former EastEnders actress Sian Blake has admitted murdering her and their two children. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. I will be honest it's many years since I last watched EastEnders, so was u aware of the tragic events that had occurred to two of its stars. CCTV footage from the day Gemma went missing showed Tony dragging a heavy suitcase into a taxi. The brutal slaying came around 12 years after she first appeared in EastEnders as Robbie's two-timing girlfriend Kerrie Skinner. He failed to persuade Lord Chief Justice Lord Thomas and two other leading judges at the Court of Appeal in London that the term should be reduced. ", I saved myself from Royal life, Harry says & insists 'sharing's an act of service', Love Island's Olivia Hawkins breaks silence as she returns to the UK, Loose Women star lined up to be Strictly's first contestant in wheelchair, Coronation Street fans horrified as Amy Barlow is raped in disturbing scenes, News Group Newspapers Limited in England No. Truth proved stranger than fiction, when in events more extreme than those in the show, two actresses from EastEnders (1985) were murdered just 4 years apart by those closest to them. When neighbours noticed 43-year-old former Eastenders actress Sian Blake and her young sons packing black bags into the boot of a car outside her home in south-east London on Sunday December 13, 2015, they had no idea that would be the last sighting they'd ever have of the family alive. 'It's lost it's way': Ex-EastEnders actress Cheryl Ferguson BLASTS Of the legal process, Srem-Sai said that a "person must be released until you have the legal right to detain them. THE partner of Eastenders actress Sian Blake was today jailed after battering his 43-year-old girlfriend and their sons to death. What happened to Gemma McCluskie? - The Sun [18] Simpson-Kent did return to the UK on 12 February 2016 and was arrested at Heathrow Airport, following which, he was charged with the murder of Blake and their two children. BBC NEWS | Entertainment | Actress Wendy Richard dies at 65 Cosmopolitan participates in various affiliate marketing programs, which means we may get paid commissions on editorially chosen products purchased through our links to retailer sites. They have one child. BBC Beyond Paradise star Jamie Bamber is married to Eastenders actress During the life of EastEnders, there have been a total of 147 deaths, ranging from natural causes to murder, disasters, accidents, and suicide. Therefore the exact date she was killed is not known to this day. Shirley had offered Tina money to go abroad, with Mick also deciding to go with her. They were right too, as Gray turned violent and chased her around the house before murdering her. [4] On 9 January a Scotland Yard spokesman said that police in Ghana had arrested Simpson-Kent,[15][16] having travelled there on 19 December; he was remanded for two weeks. 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She is an actress and writer, known for EastEnders (1985), Bend It Like Beckham (2002) and Aladdin (2019). After visiting her mother and sister in Leyton, east London on December 13 2015 - in which she further discussed plans to move in with them - Sian went missing. My brother is angry. Partner admits EastEnders actor Sian Blake murder - BBC News The skunk addict, who smoked 15 joints. [20] On 5 October 2016, Mr Justice Singh sentenced Simpson-Kent to life imprisonment with a whole life order, meaning he will not become eligible for parole and is unlikely to ever be released from prison. Gemmas brother Tony finally admitted to killing his sister during a 2013 trial at the Old Bailey. Arthur Simpson-Kent, 49, has pleaded guilty to the killings and is being sentenced at the Old Bailey. The Met has referred the case to the Independent Police Complaints Commission (IPCC) over its handling of the investigation. What happened to Gemma McCluskie, when was the EastEnders actress murdered and dismembered and where is her brother Tony now? Police immediately went to Sian's house where they were greeted by Simpson-Kent, who told officers his partner and their two sons had gone to see a friend in Cambridge. In January the case became a murder investigation and on January 6 2016, Sian and her son's bodies were found buried in shallow graves in the family's back garden. The cannabis dealer faces whole life sentences for killing Ms Blake, who had motor neurone disease, and their children. The Sun website is regulated by the Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO), Our journalists strive for accuracy but on occasion we make mistakes. Arthur Simpson-Kent was sentenced to life imprisonment by a judge who said he had "no doubt" the defendant should receive the most severe punishment possible as a result of the "truly horrific" murder of his family. 's daily newsletter. Viewers cheered as Tina accused him of killing his wife, but many feared she could be his next target. The businesswoman - who is played by actress Balvinder Sopal in the BBC soap - renewed her vows with abusive husband. Simpson-Kent was eventually tracked down by local police officers at a beach in his native Ghana, where he was drinking from a coconut at the time of his arrest. What's the least amount of exercise we can get away with? Little Zachary fighting back trying to protect his mother, himself or his little brother from his own father. Of the man who was found guilty of her sister and nephews' murders, she said: "I want him to face justice. Laura Beale - Wikipedia Exact date yellow weather warning for snow and ice forecast to hit UK - will you be affected? Ms Blake and her sons died from neck and head injuries, a post-mortem examination found. But as Tina was on her own when she learned the truth, she headed back to the house to confront Gray.
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