Dennis Waterman’s daughter has followed in her father’s acting footsteps from the late 1990s.

His daughter, 46, joined the rest of her family in a statement that announced Dennis’ death yesterday.

It read: ‘We are deeply saddened to announce that our beloved Dennis passed away very peacefully in hospital in Spain, on Sunday afternoon, with Pam by his side.

‘The family kindly ask that our privacy is respected at this very difficult time.’

Waterman, who had varied roles in comedy, drama, and horror, found fame as a teenager in BBC drama William and became well known for his role as tough-nut cop, Detective Sergeant George Carter, opposite John Thaw in ITV’s police drama The Sweeney.

He went on to star as bodyguard Terry McCann in Minder, and landed a long-running role as Gerry Standing in New Tricks from 2003 to 2015.

Who is Dennis Waterman’s famous daughter?

Dennis’s famous daughter is Hannah Waterman.

Joining the National Youth Theatre at the age of 16, Hannah has gone on to appear in a variety of TV and theatre shows.

In the West End, Hannah played Hooch in Harry Potter and The Cursed Child.

While spending time in Australia, Hannah portrayed the role of Mrs Brill in the stage production of Mary Poppins.

Dennis also has another daughter, Julia, 43.

Who did Hannah play in EastEnders?

Hannah is most known for her role as Laura Beale in BBC One’s EastEnders.

She played Ian Beale’s (Adam Woodyatt) third wife from 2000-2004.

Laura – Bobby Beale’s (Clay Milner Russell) biological mother – died in April 2004 after falling down the stairs.

Hannah also has credits in The Bill, Doctors and Holby City.

Have Dennis and Hannah ever worked together?

Yes.

Between 2006 and 2010, Hannah played the role of Emily in BBC One’s New Tricks.

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