Her disappearance was not reported to police until three days later, however, when the boys didn't turn up to school and a text was sent from Sian's phone to her sister, Ava Blake, saying she and the children needed to get away for a while. During the trial it was heard how she first met Simpson-Kent through work but their initial relationship ended quickly and he went to live in France until 2005. Ms Blake and her sons died from neck and head injuries, a post-mortem examination found. We also may change the frequency you receive our emails from us in order to keep you up to date and give you the best relevant information possible. In June, he pleaded guilty to all three counts of murder in court. Ms Blake played Frankie Pierre in 56 episodes of EastEnders between 1996 and 1997. The couple's sons Zachary (in orange) and Amon, were also found dead, Sian Blake played Frankie Pierre in EastEnders in 1996 and 1997, Simpson-Kent was first arrested in the seaside village of Butre, Ghana, Harry: I always felt different to rest of family, US-made cheese can be called 'gruyere' - court, The children left behind in Cuba's exodus, Canadian grandma helps police snag phone scammer, AOC under investigation for Met Gala dress. After visiting her mother and sister in Leyton, east London on December 13 2015 - in which she further discussed plans to move in with them - Sian went missing. By early January, when Sian's car was found in Bethnal Green, east London, their disappearance became a murder investigation, and the Homicide and Major Crime Command took over. Former Eastenders actress Gemma McCluskie, 29, disappeared on March 1, 2012. "Sian's close-knit family are devastated by the loss of their much loved sister, daughter and cousin. The star, who played Pauline Fowler in the BBC One soap opera for 21 years, had been suffering from. EastEnders actress knew tragic twist was coming as Chantelle to be murdered The skunk addict, who smoked 15 joints. Another possible hint that Nish could be the one to meet his maker, is the looks on Kathy Beale and Suki Panesars faces during the flash forward. The Murder of EastEnders Actress Gemma McCluskie #Eastenders In March 201. Calling him out over his lies, she also soon brought up his wife Chantelle's death - before appearing to work out how she really died. Dominique Deblieux, 42, said Arthur Simpson-Kent - who is suspected of murdering EastEnders actress Sian Blake and their two young sons - would often beat her and their baby daughter. In the flash forward clip, Suki Panesar, Denise Fox, Linda Carter, Sharon Watts, Stacey Slater and Kathy Beale were all seen standing next to the body, leading many fans to share their theories about which character will be set to meet their maker. It's my nephews more than anything. Get a daily email direct to your inbox with our newsletter. EastEnders fans were reeling as Tina Carter died on the BBC soap - murdered by Gray Atkins, with many unsure how he killed her. Police launched appeals with the public for any information about the family, and they labelled Sian Blake a high-risk missing person due to her terminal illness. [5], Blake was born in Walthamstow, London, in 1972, and attended the Guildford School of Acting. Sian's sister Ava Blake also shared her devastation. She was in hospital for quite a while and whether her condition has progressed I don't know.". Their bodies were found buried in the garden of the family home by police after Simpson-Kent had left. Ms Blake and her sons Zachary, eight, and four-year-old Amon vanished on December 13 In her impact statement, Sian's mother Lindell Blake said: "We live knowing that Sian and the children would have been scared, terrified before that monster slaughtered them in their home, a place they should have felt safe and secure. Deputy Detective Superintendent Hansen Gove, from the Ghanaian police, said at the time he was "incredibly proud to have brought in a fugitive so quickly and calmly, without injury to anyone". In a recent post about Kerry, Jamie wrote: "A . Gemma McCluskie was murdered by her older brother Tony, then 35, in the flat they shared in Shoreditch, East London, during a row over an overflowing bath. It is our case that Simpson-Kent snapped under the pressure of the disease, the way it was killing Sian and the inevitability of it all. Could Nish's battle to buy the iconic Queen Vic pub lead to his death? Tina Carter died in a recent EastEnders episode with actress Luisa Bradshaw-White bowing out of the role - but how did she die? When neighbours noticed 43-year-old former Eastenders actress Sian Blake and her young sons packing black bags into the boot of a car outside her home in south-east London on Sunday December 13, 2015, they had no idea that would be the last sighting they'd ever have of the family alive. Nina Wadia - IMDb We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. It comes amid trouble at work with him fired from his job, before he faces money woes due to increasing bills. He used a friend's card to book a 900 flight to Ghana. A former EastEnders actress and her two sons were murdered by her partner as she planned to leave with the children, a court has heard. Arthur Simpson-Kent, 48, entered guilty pleas before Mr Justice Singh at the Old Bailey via video link from Belmarsh prison. It's enough to make Shirley and Mick think Tina is back and might need them, so a search begins. Sian Blake - who starred as singer Frankie Pierre in Eastenders throughout 1996 and 1997, and had maintained a career in acting and voiceover artistry ever since - first met Arthur Simpson-Kent through work. Ms Blake, 43, Zachary, eight, and Amon, four, were found at the family home in Erith, London, on 5 January after being reported missing on 16 December. When neighbours noticed 43-year-old former Eastenders actress Sian Blake and her young sons packing black bags into the boot of a car outside her home in south-east London on Sunday December 13 . A London-born cafe owner in the area at the time, Karole Ainoo, had recognised him and informed Scotland Yard of her sighting. The EastEnders actor appeared in the 1998 film Siberia and TV movie May 33rd in 2004 under her stage name Syan Blake, according to her profile on IMDB. TV Shows. Read about our approach to external linking. The court was told Arthur and Sian had an "unhealthy" relationship, and that the move would not have included her partner. [6], After working as a telephone receptionist at a doctor's surgery, Blake landed her most notable role: soul singer Frankie Pierre, a character who appeared in EastEnders during 1996 and 1997. The comments were originally referring to Dean Wicks, but could they also be a subtle nod towards what happens later in the year? "After 7 awesome years it's time for me to move on and get excited about other projects! Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. What happened to Sian Blake, when was the EastEnders actress murdered Suki looks to be utterly shocked as if she is trying to process the situation, while Kathy is looking directly at Suki as if in a gesture of sympathy. 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EastEnders actress Sian Blake and sons murdered, Scotland Yard says 'It's lost it's way': Ex-EastEnders actress Cheryl Ferguson BLASTS 'It's lost it's way': Ex-EastEnders actress Cheryl Ferguson BLASTS 'ridiculous' soap for 'normalising violence' - 11 years after her character Heather Trott was murdered dailymail.co.uk - Geraint Llewellyn 4h Former EastEnders actress Cheryl Ferguson has blasted the BBC soap for 'normalising violence'. My brother is angry. Viewers cheered as Tina accused him of killing his wife, but many feared she could be his next target. Something went wrong, please try again later. [12] On 5 January 2016, police searched Blake's home and found three bodies in the garden. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. [6][8], As well as television and film, Blake also appeared in and directed several theatre productions. The youngest of three children, her father was Jamaican. Gillian Taylforth as Kathy Beale Letitia Dean as Sharon Watts James Bye as Martin Fowler Steve McFadden as Phil Mitchell Kim. The brother of the former Eastenders actor, Gemma McCluskie has been sentenced to life in prison with a minimum of 20 years for her murder. Tina told Gray she "saw him" and who he really was, before sharing what she thought happened in the lead-up to the tragedy. They have one child. Despite admitting manslaughter he was found guilty of murder by jurors with an 11 to 1 majority. With Suki seen to be the only one not injured or covered in blood, fans are predicting that Nish may try to attack her, only to be caught out by the other women who defend her, leading to his untimely death. She appeared in 34 episodes in 2000 and 2001, all. In the same month, police travelled to Ghana and arrestedSimpson-Ken. As plenty of Eastenders fans predict that the mystery murder victim this Christmas will be Nish Panesar, we take a closer look at all the clues hinting this may be the case, Get daily celeb exclusives and behind the scenes house tours direct to your inbox. List of murders | EastEnders Wiki | Fandom To inquire about a licence to reproduce material, visit our Syndication site. Later in the week, Shirley and son Mick Carter visit Gray and ask him to relay exactly what he saw, and if it was definitely Tina on the bus. During the life of EastEnders, there have been a total of 147 deaths, ranging from natural causes to murder, disasters, accidents, and suicide. Gemma McCluskie was murdered by her older brother Tony, then 35, in the flat they shared in Shoreditch, East London, during a row over an overflowing bath. Simpson-Kent pleaded guilty to three counts of murder in June 2016 and later lost a challenge against his "whole-life" sentence. His right to a fair trial is being denied and is still being denied. [2], Blake and her two sons went missing on 13 December 2015. On Boxing Day, wanting her out of his house, Gray lied to her and her family that the police were going to arrest her as the witness was legit. [7], Blake went on to have roles in Doctors, The Bill and Skins, as well as a second appearance in Casualty, before retiring from acting. THE partner of Eastenders actress Sian Blake was today jailed after battering his 43-year-old girlfriend and their sons to death. Sian Blake - Wikipedia The Met has referred the case to the Independent Police Complaints Commission (IPCC) over its handling of the investigation. "Sian was unable to protect her precious children. Go to Ghana one way or Die (sic).". ", Storybook inspired by toy poodles' adventures on Hampstead Heath, Harry says marijuana really helped him deal with trauma, Arteta hails loudest and most emotional moment after 97th minute winner bedlam, Merton Police prevent house party in Morden with 100 youths attending, London buses: Annual journeys drop 800 million since 2016, Merton Police prevent very large house party in Morden with 100 youths attending, Street fighting in Bakhmut but Russia not in control, Saving Private Ryan actor Tom Sizemore dies at 61, Alex Murdaugh's legal troubles are far from over, The children left behind in Cuba's mass exodus, Xi Jinping's power grab - and why it matters, Snow, Fire and Lights: Photos of the Week. Ms Blake, 43, Zachary, eight, and Amon, four, were found at the family home in Erith,. A neighbour of the family, Sandra Metzgen, spoke at the time about how worried she was for her: "Sian has motor neurone disease and I think it has got worse," she told the Sun. "First of all we have had regard to the vulnerability of each of those the appellant murdered - the mother diagnosed with a debilitating illness that can only have resulted in death, and the murder of two young and defenceless boys his own children. Any of the six could find themselves in circumstances that result in a showdown with Nish, while there is still plenty more to be revealed. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. EastEnders' Tina Carter 'returns from dead' as her killer Gray drops Archie Mitchell, husband of Peggy, was murdered on Christmas Day in 2009. The murder of former Eastenders actress Sian Blake and her two sons - why did it happen and who killed them? When interviewed by detectives in Accra, he claimed there had been a murder-suicide pact between him and Ms Blake because of her illness - but nothing was written down. One of the character's central storylines involved an affair with a regular male character which ended his on-screen marriage. The pair share three children together, Isla, 19, and twins Darcy and Ava, 18. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. Murdered EastEnders actress Gemma McCluskie 'had zest for life' Of the man who was found guilty of her sister and nephews' murders, she said: "I want him to face justice. Either way, many fans are predicting the death will be someone Suki is close to, with Nish being the number one suspect. See production, box office & company info. And while there had also been concerns about the welfare of the actress' partner and the father of her two children, Arthur Simpson-Kent - who hadn't been seen since December 16 - it was actually he who was culpable for their deaths.