A Yorkshire Television spokesman said: 'She just felt that she wanted to move on, and now that she is married it seemed like a good time. He married Muriel Linnett on 5 November 1949, and they had two children. Bill Maynard passed away in a Leicestershire hospital on 30 March 2018 at the age of 89. Maynard's most recent role was a brief appearance in 2017 drama The Moorside, about the disappearance of Shannon Matthews. She debated leaving the village following his death but after finding out she was pregnant with Bellamy's baby made the decision to stay. The former Coronation Street actress - who was Candice on the cobbles - is now best known for playing Maxine Minnver in Hollyoaks, making her debut in 2012. Explaining his decision in a 2011 interview with The Daily Mail, he said: "I chose to be a stay-at-home dad and have loved it. [9] He starred as Mr. Lea alongside Anthony Booth, Robin Askwith and Doris Hare in all four films in the Confessions series of sex comedies and appeared in the 1976 film It Shouldn't Happen to a Vet. Goodbye Bill: Mourners gather to say farewell to much-loved actor He left the soap after its 2010 cancellation and went on to appear in another pillar of soap royalty Coronation Street. Ashby Ivanhoe warm up for key play-off tie with flurry of late goals against already relegated side, Police appeal for witnesses following fatal incident in Essendine, Vale of Belvoir student recognised in young people achievement awards, Man who raped teenage girl at his Coalville home is handed 12 year prison sentence - five years after offence took place, Russia launches pre-dawn missile attack on Ukraine, Chaos at port as thousands rush to leave Sudan. We also may change the frequency you receive our emails from us in order to keep you up to date and give you the best relevant information possible. Leicestershire actor and comedian Bill Maynard has died aged 89 . Liverpool actress Tricia played Gina Ward - later Bellamy, first seen pulling pints in her uncle's pub. Though an established actor prior to Heartbeat, playing Simon Wicks in EastEnders, Nick then decided to quit the showbiz world entirely. ITV Heartbeat: All the stars who are no longer with us After finding fame as Candice in Coronation Street, Nikki swapped the cobbles for the North Yorkshire Moors as Dawn Bellamy. Played by Jason Durr, the actor now plays nurse David Hide in long running BBC series Casualty and is a firm fan favourite. Derek had a long and varied acting career, appearing as Bernard Woolley in Yes Minister and Yes Prime Minister. Find the best deals on Women's Jewelry from your favorite brands. Durr's personal life has also been more eventful than the average Heartbeat storyline. File photo from 1996 of the cast of ITV's Heartbeat. [10] Maynard published a new book, Stand UpAnd Be Counted, in 1997 with Breedon Books. Bill Maynard, right, as Claude Greengrass with Bobby Knutt in Heartbeat, 1996. .