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Old 23rd June 2019, 06:37   #1
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Default Actor William Simons Passes Away

William Simons who played the role of Alf Ventress in Heartbeat has passed away.

The role he played was exactly as I recall the old style Station Sergeants of yesteryear, easy going, tactful, but smoothly and professionally getting on with their job. I did work alongside a guy just like that for several years, and I believe I learnt a lot from him.

I think William played that role well.
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Old 23rd June 2019, 08:13   #2
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William Simons who played the role of Alf Ventress in Heartbeat has passed away.

The role he played was exactly as I recall the old style Station Sergeants of yesteryear, easy going, tactful, but smoothly and professionally getting on with their job. I did work alongside a guy just like that for several years, and I believe I learnt a lot from him.

I think William played that role well.
A great actor, perfect in his role as PC Ventress. Loved watching him. R.I.P.
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Old 24th June 2019, 08:02   #3
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Brilliant actor. Did a lot outside of TV also it seems. Love Heartbeat but then I am from those parts.
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Old 24th June 2019, 11:25   #4
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Very good actor, another stalwart gone.
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Old 24th June 2019, 20:04   #5
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Very sad news everyone I know who met him when filming heartbeat said he was a really nice and genuine bloke
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Old 24th June 2019, 23:19   #6
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Hope these a lots of boiled eggs up there....
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Old 27th June 2019, 17:10   #7
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I'm very saddened to hear this.

Loved his character in Heartbeat.

RIP William Simons.
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Old 27th June 2019, 17:20   #8
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RIP. Reminded me of a lot of the characters in the police with my father in the early '70s.
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Old 27th June 2019, 20:33   #9
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Very good
I enjoyed watching him in Heartbeat also
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Old 27th June 2019, 22:00   #10
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He was very similar in stature to my late Uncle Bill who was an inspector with Liverpool City Police back in the 50’s

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