Obituary of Dennis Waterman

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Dennis Waterman

Dennis Waterman (born February 24th, 1948 in Clapham, London, England) was a TV Actor who was best known for acting as the tough-guy in many leading roles in TV series. Dennis died on May 8th, 2022 and his death was due to a long fight with cancer. He was 74 years old.

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Dennis Waterman Biography Wiki:

    • Is He Dead or Alive: Dead
    • Full Name: Waterman, Dennis
    • Common Name: Dennis Waterman
    • Gender: Male
    • Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
    • Birthplace: Clapham, London, England
    • Birth Date: February 24, 1948
    • Age: 74 (at death)
    • Also Known As: Denny
    • Occupations:
    • Nationality: British
    • Favorite Food: Velveeta Cheese
    • Favorite Color: Brown
    • Favorite Scent: Kenneth Cole Mankind Hero
    • Favorite Actor: Michelle Rodriguez

    Dennis's Family Tree

    • Father: Harry Frank Waterman
    • Mother: Rose Juliana Waterman (née Saunders)
    • Brother(s):
      • Ken Waterman
      • Peter Waterman
    • Sister(s):
      • Stella Waterman
      • Norma Waterman
      • Myrna Waterman
    • Spouse/Partner:
      • Penny Dixon ​(married 1967-divorced 1976)​
      • Patricia Maynard ​(married 1977-divorced 1987)​
      • Rula Lenska ​(married 1987-divorced 1998)​
      • Pam Flint ​(married 2011-2022, his death)
    • Daughter(s):
      • Hannah Elizabeth Waterman (born 22 July 1975)

Death Notice:

Category Tags:

TV ActorFilm Actor Stage Actor British Born on February 24th Born in 1948 Died in 2022 Died at age 74 Died from Lung cancer

Dennis's Notable Roles:

  • The Sweeney
  • Minder

Quotable Quotes:

"[in 2012] You have to remind yourself that people aren't as stupid as writers think. But that's the way things are going in the industry. Basically, we all want to move to Copenhagen to get to do some extraordinary television." (IMDB)

"Dennis Waterman lived an extraordinary life filled with talent, passion, and dedication, leaving behind a timeless legacy that will continue to inspire generations to come. (V)"

"Dennis Waterman had a successful professional life as a British actor, singer and songwriter, known for his roles in popular TV shows such as "The Sweeney" and "Minder". Unfortunately, his life was cut short due to health complications. (V)"

Is Mr. Dennis Waterman still alive? According to our unconfirmed records, he has passed away.

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Celebrity Obit Rating: 4 Stars
Wiki Page Updated: 2025-08-03 13:36:36
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