Moreover, does Alf leave Heartbeat?
Although playing a heavy smoker, Simons was a non-smoker in real life and was given herbal cigarettes to play the part. Simons was only absent from 4 subsequent episodes of Heartbeat throughout his entire stint playing constable Alf Ventress; during series 3.
Additionally, who died from Heartbeat? Tragically, Bill passed away in 2019 at the age of 79. Heartbeat co-star Jason Durr, who played Mike Bradley in the iconic show, shared his condolences, posting on Twitter at the time: "So sad to hear the passing of William Simons. A great actor and a lovely man. RIP Bill."
Thereof, what happened to Alf Heartbeat?
William Simons, one of the stars of the popular and long-running TV series Heartbeat, has died at the age of 78. His agent confirmed the news of his death, reports The Mirror .
When did Alf leave heartbeat?
PC Alfred "Alf" Ventress (now retired), played by William Simons who appeared in 355 episodes from 1992 - 2010.
Alf Ventress.
| C H A R A C T E R Alf Ventress | |
|---|---|
| Episodes | 355 |
| First Episode | Changing Places |
| Last Episode | Sweet Sorrow |
| Family | Gail Ventress (daughter, never seen) |
