The Bill star Victor Gallucci dies aged 81 just months before reunion with old co-stars 

Victor Gallucci died aged 81 just months before a planned reunion with his old co-stars from The Bill.

The actor played DC Tom Baker in the long-running TV show The Bill for a total of  900 episodes.

Victor is understood to have died on May 14, and tributes from his friends and fans have been shared online.

It’s reported the actor had been planning to attend a reunion with his former The Bill co-stars in November. 

The upcoming event will now be dedicated to his memory.

Victor also appeared on the small screen in ITV’s Minder, and made a cameo in Carry On Henry.

Victor’s brother Òmero announced the actor’s death on spcial media today, he wrote: ‘On behalf of my brother Olindo Gallucci and myself, we are sad to announce the passing of our brother Victor Gallucci on sunday 14th may. Thank you for all your condolences, Funeral details to follow.’

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