North Wales actor Ben Roberts, who is best known for his starring role in The Bill has died at age 70.
The actor who was born and grew up in the Coed Mawr area of Bangor, Gwynedd played Chief Inspector Derek Conway on the hit ITV police drama from 1987 to 2000.
Ben’s agents confirmed that he sadly passed away on Monday, June 7, as reported by the Mirror.
In a statement released by his agents LCM Limited, posted on Twitter, they said: "Remembering the wonderful Ben Roberts who sadly passed away on Monday.
"Best known as Chief Inspector Derek Conway in The Bill & he had an extensive career in theatre, TV & film.
"Our thoughts are with his wife Helen and family at this time."
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The act also made appearances in other hit shows including Doctors, Casualty, and an episode of Sooty Heights.
However, his first TV appearance was in the series A Woman's Place, alongside Ralph Bates.
Followed by an appearance in the crime-action drama The Professionals and even played an extra in Doctor Who in 1984.
Ben is survived by his wife Helen Lloyd, who is an award winning audiobook narrator, his son, Joe and granddaughter, Elsie.
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