Friday night's episode of the programme will be dedicated to the late actor. Actress Natalie Cassidy, who plays his screen granddaughter Sonia, said: "I never had a real granddad so John was like an actual granddad to me.
He was a lovely man and I learnt a lot from him. Actor Jake Wood, who plays his son Max, wrote on Twitter it is "such sad news". John was a gentleman and will be missed by all who knew him," he added. Shane Richie - Alfie Moon in the soap - said: "Jim Branning - funny, grumpy, endearing, mischievous, massive talent, Walford will always miss you. Before suffering a stroke, his character was a regular fixture in the Queen Vic pub and a keen gambler, making his first appearance on the show in before becoming a regular some years later.
Bardon's character caused great anguish for Dot after his stroke when he required full-time care and was eventually moved to a nursing home. Branning also had a fractious relationship with his screen son Max, who he buried alive in a coffin during his childhood. Sadly Jim passed away whilst Dot was in prison.
It's believed he had a heart attack and died in his sleep. Main content. Jim Branning Jim Branning could be lazy, tight and selfish, but underneath all that he had a heart of gold, as Dot found out. Fact title Fact data First appearance: 29th April Past Characters. Adam Best View Adam Best. Afia Masood View Afia Masood. Al Jenkins View Al Jenkins. Known to millions for his role as Jim Branning in the soap, Bardon suffered debilitating stroke seven years ago.
He is understood to have died in the early hours of this morning, seven years after a debilitating stroke which has left him needing round-the-clock care in recent years. His death was announced by the BBC. His bravery, dignity and courage in battling against the devastating effects of his stroke were admired by all who had the privilege of working with him.
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