Veteran actor William Simons who starred in Heartbeat as PC Alf Ventress dies aged 79 The Welsh-born actor starred in Heartbeat for 18 years between 1992 and 2010 His agent Bryn Newton today confirmed that he had passed away Simons also starred in Coronation Street, The Sweeney and Minder in his career
By Miranda Aldersley For Mailonline
Published: 15:39 BST, 22 June 2019 | Updated: 16:05 BST, 22 June 2019
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William Simons, best known for playing as PC Alf Ventress in Heartbeat, has passed away aged 79.
The Welsh-born actor starred in all 18 series of the ITV police drama between 1992 to 2010.
He is understood to have passed away yesterday.
William Simons (right) starred as PC Alf Ventress in 'Heartbeat' for 18 years. He is pictured alongside Nick Berry as PC Nick Rowan, Derek Fowlds as Sergeant Oscar Blaketon and Mark Katie Price as PC Phil Bellamy
Actor William Simons who passed away yesterday is pictured with his wife Jackie at their home on the
