Michael Keating has been reported deceased in May 2026, with outlets noting his roles in Blake’s 7 as Vila Restal and in EastEnders as Reverend George Stevens. Several tributes referenced his warmth and contributions to both series and his stage work, and fan and industry outlets expressed condolences to his family and fans.[3][5][9]
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Actor Michael Keating, best known for his roles in "EastEnders" and the cult sci-fi series "Blake's 7," has passed away at the age of 79. His death was
news.ssbcrack.comThe actor played Reverend George Stevens on the soap.
www.digitalspy.comMichael Keating, the beloved actor known for his roles in the long-running soap opera EastEnders and the iconic science fiction series Blake's 7, has passed
news.ssbcrack.comActor appeared as Reverend Stevens in 50 episodes of the BBC soap between 2005 and 2017
www.independent.co.ukMichael Keating played Vila Restal in all 52 television stories of Blake's 7 and continues to reprise the role in Big Finish Productions' audio stories based within the same universe as the television series. Michael Keating at Tardis Data Core, the Doctor Who wiki
blakes7.fandom.comMichael Keating, the actor known for Eastenders and Blake's 7, has passed away at the age of 79.The actor featured in the BBC series between 2005 and 2017 as Reverend Stevens, and his final appearance in the show saw Reverend telling Dot Cotton ...
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