Ben Cross was an English stage and film actor from London.
He is best known for his roles in the films Chariots of Fire and Stark Trek.
Sadly, earlier today, Cross’s family announced he had died, aged 72.
Express.co.uk has everything you need to know.
How did Ben Cross die?
On Monday, August 18, the family of Ben Cross announced he had died after a short, unspecified illness.
He was 72-years-old at the time of his death.
In a statement on Facebook, his daughter wrote: ” I am utterly heartbroken to share with you that my darling father died a few hours ago.
” He had been sick for a while but there was a rapid decline over the past week.”
Cross is survived by hs wife Deyana Boneva Cross, and two children, Theo and Lauren.
Tributes have been paid to the actor on social media from fans and actors across the world.
More to follow…