Bill Maynard, best known for his role as Claude Greengrass in Heartbeat, lived locally in Leicestershire, died in hospital shortly after breaking his hip after falling off his mobility scooter.
Bill Maynard, best known for his role as Claude Greengrass in Heartbeat has died in hospital shortly after breaking his hip after falling off his mobility scooter his family has confirmed.
The actor and comedian whose real name was Walter Williams lived locally in Leicestershire, worked in showbiz for more than 60 years.
What a sad day bill Maynard has passed away loved his Snooker and lived close to me in Leicester wonderful actor and friend RIP
— Willie Thorne (@TheWillieThorne) March 30, 2018
R.I.P my lovely friend Bill Maynard it was only a few weeks ago I worked with you. You will be sadly missed đź’” pic.twitter.com/uwr0s2aDLe
— Tricia Penrose (@triciapenrose) March 30, 2018
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