Robert Vahey (1932 – 29 October 2013), was a British actor, known for his supporting roles in Samson and Delilah (1959), ''

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'' (1972), '' Secret Army'' (1978), ''

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'' (1983 & 1986), ''

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'' (2003), and the Ricky Gervais comedy ''

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'' (2013), amongst many others. He is however, probably best remembered for his role as boat builder Bill Sayers, in 75 episodes of the 1980s television series ''

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''. He was married to actress Valerie Griffiths from 4 September 1964, until his death. Robert Vahey died on 29 October 2013, aged 81 years old, in Brighton, East Sussex, England, UK.

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* British male soap opera actors 1932 births 2013 deaths {{UK-tv-actor-1930s-stub