Coronation Street and Boon star David Daker died at the age of 90, his family confirmed. He passed away on Thursday, April 30, but it was only just made public, with no cause of death given. The star appeared in 31 episodes of the long-running ITV soap in two separate roles. He first appeared from 1968 to 1969 as Basil Griffin. He returned and from 1981-1985 playing Gordon Lewis, the relief manager at the Rovers Return. Following his second stint on Corrie he found further fame in Boon playing the best friend of the protagonist, played by Michael Elphick, over seven seasons 1986 until 1992. The show had an audience of 15 million at its peak.

While these roles were among his most high-profile, he was one of the most familiar faces on British television. He appeared in several beloved sitcoms, including Rising Damp, Sorry, and Porridge. He had a memorable role in Only Fools and Horses as Tommy Mackay, the violent husband of a woman who was dating Rodney Trotter (Nicholas Lyndhurst).

After starting his career on stage and a couple of small TV roles, his small screen career began in earnest in 1967 with the role of PC Owen Culshaw in the BBC drama Z Cars.

He also had a high-profile role in Doctor Who, throughout the 70s, was a robber baron in The Time Warrior and later a spacecraft commanding officer.

Other notable roles on his extensive CV include parts in Casualty, Holby City, Midsomer Murders, Heartbeat, Juliet Bravo and Daziel and Pascoe.

Tributes flooded in for the beloved star as fans of his work learned the tragic news.

Only Fools and Horses fan page Only Fools and Legends penned: "His chemistry with Michael Elphick in Boon created one of TV’s most memorable friendships, entertaining millions throughout the late ’80s and early ’90s.Whether playing tough guys, comic characters or dependable mates, David Daker’s talent and versatility left a lasting mark on British television and theatre. A true character actor in every sense of the word, he’ll be fondly remembered by generations of viewers."

Another fan added: "Loved him in Boon, loved them all in that TV series. Great actor."

A third chimed in: "That programme lifted my spirits. It was fun seeing him up the dark, wet alley in OFAH, too. He be so missed on TV."

Meanwhile, a fourth shared: "Aww, I loved him. He always seemed to play such a strong but quite loveable character too. The joke with Fletch in Porridge is one of the greatest ever comedy moments in my opinion. Rest easy Sir."