Bill Maynard Dead: 'Heartbeat' Actor Dies, Aged 89

Actor Bill Maynard has died at the age of 89. The star was best known for his role as Claude Greengrass in ITV drama ‘Heartbeat’, which was set in 1960s Yorkshire. His family confirmed news of his death on Saturday (30 March), stating he died in hospital in Leicestershire, after breaking his hip from a fall off his mobility scooter.  His daughter-in-law Jacqueline Reddin said: “He was larger than life and he just loved showbiz. He was so proud of the fa