VETERAN actor Edward Woodward, who was known for his roles in The Wicker Man and The Equalizer, died yesterday.
The 79-year-old had been suffering from various illnesses, including pneumonia, and died in hospital, his agent said.
Janet Glass released a statement praising his “brave spirit and wonderful humour”.
It said: “Universally loved and admired through his unforgettable roles in classic productions such as Breaker Morant, The Wicker Man, Callan, The Equalizer and many more, he was equally fine and courageous in real life, never losing his brave spirit and wonderful humour throughout his illness.”
Woodward rose to fame in the 1960s and early 1970s in the television spy series, Callan.
Cult film The Wicker Man saw him play a devout Christian police officer drawn to investigating the disappearance of a young girl in a sinister community.
In the 1980s, he gained international attention in the hit US TV series The Equalizer, playing spy turned gun-for-hire.
