British actor John Alford, best known for his roles in “Grange Hill” and “London’s Burning,” has been found dead in prison.
The Prison Service confirmed to the BBC that Alford, whose real name was John Shannon, was found dead at HMP Bure in Norfolk on March 13, 2026.
“John Shannon died in prison on 13 March 2026,” a Prison Service spokesman said in a statement. “As with all deaths in custody, the Prisons and Probation Ombudsman will investigate.”
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A cause of death has not yet been released.
His death comes just two months after the 54-year-old began serving his eight and a half years
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