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Beloved Sci-Fi Actor Michael Keating Passes Away at 79
21 May
Summary
- Actor Michael Keating, known for EastEnders and Blake's 7, has died.
- He portrayed Reverend Stevens on the BBC soap for over a decade.
- Keating was a recognizable face in British sci-fi and Doctor Who audio projects.
The British acting community mourns the loss of Michael Keating, a familiar face from television and science fiction, who died at 79. Keating was best known for his role as Reverend Stevens in the BBC soap opera EastEnders, a part he played between 2005 and 2017. His career also included appearances in other notable British series such as Yes Minister, Casualty, and Midsomer Murders, alongside a role in the Doctor Who universe.
Beyond his television work, Keating was a significant contributor to Doctor Who audio projects produced by Big Finish. The production company fondly remembered him as a "recognisable and best-loved face in British science fiction." Tributes from publishers of Blake's 7 books also highlighted his wonderful personality and immense talent, stating he would be "hugely missed."
