Grange Hill actor Stuart Organ dies aged 72

Stuart Organ, best known for his role as Mr. Robson on Grange Hill, has passed away at 72. He held the record as the longest-serving actor on the show.

Organ was the longest-serving actor on the children’s television drama Grange Hill, playing Mr Robson.

The British actor, renowned for his role as Mr. Robson, held the title of the longest-serving cast member on the children’s TV drama. Beginning his acting journey in Leeds back in 1975, Organ graced screens in notable productions like Brookside and Doctor Who. His diverse repertoire extended to appearances in Casualty, The Bill, and Holby City, along with feature films like Those Glory Glory Days and Fork In The Road.

Announced on Friday, his passing came after a brief illness, as he peacefully departed at home. Organ’s legacy is deeply intertwined with his remarkable 15-year tenure on BBC’s Grange Hill. Initially appearing as Peter Robson, the head of PE in 1988, he eventually assumed the role of headmaster ten years later. Grange Hill, portraying life within a London comprehensive school, garnered attention for its courageous exploration of pressing issues such as racism, drug abuse, teenage pregnancy, mental health, HIV, and AIDS.

In 2003, Organ bid farewell to the series following the decision to relocate production to Liverpool. Grange Hill propelled characters like Zammo McGuire, portrayed by Lee MacDonald, and Tucker Jenkins, embodied by Todd Carty, to household fame.

Sir Phil Redmond discussed the possibility of the show returning as a film in 2022. Among Organ’s notable roles are Kevin Cross in the Merseyside soap Brookside and Bazin in the 1987 Doctor Who storyline Dragonfire. He commenced his acting career at Leeds Playhouse in 1975, starring in a rendition of Tom Stoppard’s Rosencrantz And Guildenstern Are Dead, a derivative of William Shakespeare’s Hamlet.

Organ’s theatrical repertoire encompasses performances such as Guy Burgess in An Englishman Abroad during a 2003 production in York and Major Powell in Corpse, which he enacted in Hornchurch in 2007. While younger audiences may be unfamiliar with his acting, they may recognize his voice from various cartoons, video games like Star Wars: The Old Republic, and announcements on the London Underground, where he informs passengers about stations, lines, late arrivals, and reminds them to mind the gap.

His portrayal of Mr. Robson endeared him to fans, young and old, and his contribution to the show will always hold a special place in the hearts of those who grew up watching ‘Grange Hill.’ Stuart’s talent and dedication have left an indelible mark on the entertainment industry, and he will be greatly missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family and loved ones during this difficult time. Let’s take a moment to celebrate the life and work of this remarkable actor and the impact he has had on all of us.

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