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Non-Smoker Actor Lyndham Gregory Dies of Lung Cancer at 59
12 Nov
Summary
- Actor Lyndham Gregory passed away from lung cancer at age 59.
- Gregory, known for EastEnders and Coronation Street, never smoked.
- He was born in Darjeeling, India, and trained at Webber Douglas Academy.
Actor Lyndham Gregory, celebrated for his roles in the popular British soaps EastEnders and Coronation Street, has passed away at the age of 59. His death was attributed to lung cancer, a diagnosis that came as a shock as Gregory had never been a smoker.
Born in Darjeeling, India, Gregory moved to London with his family in the early 1960s. He pursued his acting ambitions by training at the Webber Douglas Academy of Dramatic Art. His professional debut was in "The Blue Monster" at London's Arts Theatre.
Gregory's television career began in 1979 with a role in "Rumpole of the Bailey." He achieved significant recognition in 1983 for his portrayal of Sammy Patel in "Coronation Street." His most famous role came in 1995 when he joined "EastEnders" as Guppy Sharma, a part that brought him widespread fame.
Beyond his soap opera work, Gregory appeared in "Surgical Spirit," "The Bill," "London's Burning," "Casualty," and "Doctors." He also lent his voice to "The Archers" and narrated audiobooks.
Gregory was diagnosed with lung cancer in July 2013 and passed away 12 months later. He is survived by his wife, Christine, and their daughter, Dominique.
