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Actor Who Starred in Coronation Street, Boon, and Doctor Who Dies
His family said he died on April 30 and delayed the announcement, while he was remembered for roles in Boon, Coronation Street and Doctor Who.
- Veteran actor David Daker has died at the age of 90, his family confirmed. The TV star passed away on April 30 but his relatives delayed announcing his death until this past weekend.
- Daker achieved prominence for his portrayal of Harry Crawford in the ITV comedy-drama Boon, where his character engaged in business ventures involving "various shady characters or criminal underworld figures" alongside co-star Michael Elphick.
- Earlier in his career, Daker starred in the BBC drama Z-Cars, where he played Owen Culshaw in more than 80 episodes, and also appeared in Coronation Street, Doctor Who, and Porridge.
- The fan page Only Fools and Legends paid tribute to Daker, writing, "Whether playing tough guys, comic characters or dependable mates, David Daker's talent and versatility left a lasting mark on British television and theatre."
- Before acting, Daker trained as a draughtsman for two years and undertook national service in the RAF; he is survived by his second wife Hilary, daughter Rebecca, son Tim, and sister Hazel.
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With a wide variety of roles, he enthused the audience over more than three decades. After a time of mourning, David Daker's family now announces his death.
Boon and Only Fools and Horses star David Daker dies aged 90
David Daker spent decades on screen as an actor (Picture: Crump/Daily Mail/Shutterstock) A British actor who was best known for starring in Boon and Only Fools and Horses has died at the age of 90. David Daker played titular character Ken Boon’s best friend Harry Crawford in ITV’s popular comedy-drama Boon. The Wolverhampton-born actor died on April 30, however his family opted to hold off on releasing news to fans until Sunday. No cause of deat…
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