The Invoice star George Rossi has died on the age of 60.
The actor performed DC Duncan Lennox for 20 years within the ITV drama. His passing was introduced in a press release from his niece on social media.
Rossi died on Wednesday January 5, along with his niece Louisa writing that he had nonetheless been appearing ‘up till just lately.’
Unhappy information: The Invoice star George Rossi has died on the age of 60. The actor performed DC Duncan Lennox for 20 years within the ITV drama (pictured in 2003)
‘Sadly George Rossi who performed DC Duncan Lennox handed away the morning of Wednesday fifth January 2022,’ Louise wrote on Twitter.
‘That is my uncle,’ she added. ‘He was appearing nonetheless up till just lately. Sadly he handed away yesterday morning.
George made his debut in The Invoice in 1993, and would go on to seem in nearly 200 episodes over the subsequent 20 years. He left the drama in 2003.
He additionally appeared in a string of different well-known TV programmes together with Taggart, and the first two collection’ of Whitechapel between 2009 and 2010, portraying one other detective, DC McCormack.
Fan favorite: George made his debut in The Invoice in 1993, and would go on to seem in nearly 200 episodes over the subsequent 20 years, he left the drama in 2003 (pictured as Lennox)
George additionally starred within the 1984 film Consolation and Pleasure alongside his brother Peter, and appeared as Kevin in Roughnecks.
The actor – who was born in Glasgow – appeared in medical dramas Holby Metropolis and Casualty, in addition to TV collection The Singing Detective, and he starred reverse Peter Riegert, Denis Lawson, and Fulton Mackay in 1983 comedy-drama movie Native Hero.
In 2013, George appeared as Gianpaolo Albertini in BBC cleaning soap Medical doctors, and in 2011 he starred as Marco in Hustle.
TV star: He additionally appeared in a string of different well-known TV programmes together with Taggart, and the primary two collection’ of Whitechapel between 2009 and 2010 (pictured in 1994)
Most just lately, he starred as David in ‘Le Cineaste – A Director’s Journey’ in 2020.
Billy Murray, who performed Don Beech in The Invoice from 1995 to 2004, tweeted a tribute on Friday, writing: ‘Devastated to listen to #GeorgeRossi has died. A humorous, heat colleague at The Invoice and a fantastic actor. 60 no age. RIP my good friend.’
Actress Tracie Bennett, who appeared alongside Rossi in The Invoice and numerous different TV dramas, tweeted her condolences, writing: ‘R.I.P. George Rossi. Can’t consider it. We used to giggle til we cried. Additionally a really light and an exquisite man. Gone too younger. Condolences to household. Go properly my beautiful.’
Casting director Claire Toeman added: ‘Relaxation in peace George Rossi you have been the dearest of pals you’ll be sorely missed.’
Final 12 months, former The Invoice star Ben Roberts – who portrayed Chief Inspector Derek Conway within the ITV drama from 1987 to 2002 – died aged 70.
His brokers LCM Restricted wrote on Twitter on the time: ‘Remembering the fantastic Ben Roberts who sadly handed away on Monday. Finest referred to as Chief Inspector Derek Conway in The Invoice & he had an intensive profession in theatre, TV & movie. Our ideas are along with his spouse Helen & household presently. (sic)’