The Prime Suspect star passed away aged 68 after suffering from Sarcoma. John, whose real name was John Taylor, was known for playing DCS Michael Kernan opposite Helen Mirren in Prime Suspect. As well as Prime Suspect, John also had small roles in BBC drama adaptations such as The Winter's Tale and The Day of the Triffids. John worked a number of jobs before going into acting, including as a chauffeur and he was in the ambulance service. He married his wife Lilian Lees (known as Lil) on May 6, 1989 at Hammersmith Registry Office.

Source: Daily Mirror July 09, 2020 09:51 UTC