Hollyoaks actor, Bob Cryer, who is the son of late comedian, Barry Cryer, has announced his mum has died aged 94, marking the ‘end of a golden era’
Coronation Street star, Bob Cryer, has revealed his beloved mum has died. The actor, 52, who also starred in Hollyoaks and is the son of late comedian, Barry Cryer, announced the sad news on Instagram, marking the “end of a golden era”.
Taking to social media with a montage of photos of his mum, Bob, who appeared in Coronation Street twice, firstly as Inspector Johnson in 1998, who lead the search for missing Toyah Battersby, and later as Robert Dover, manager of Weatherfield FC, shared an emotional tribute. Thanking his mum for all the love she had shown him, he wrote: “The end of a golden era. I promise that the 94 years of love, warmth and generosity you showed us will live on in our family, friends, neighbours and all who knew you. Fare forward and thank you mum.”
Bob, who was in Hollyoaks for two years, playing Glenn Donovan, was supported by his former castmates, who shared their condolences.
Hollyoaks O.G. James Redmond replied: “Hollyoaks legend James Redmond wrote: “Sorry to hear that, mate. Sending love.” Meanwhile, Ellis Hollins, who plays Tom Cunningham, posted a red love heart emoji underneath the post.
Fans also paid tribute as one shared: “What a life she must’ve had, the stories… Sorry for your loss Bob.” Another added: “Sending sincere condolences. What a beautiful lady she was x.”
Bob played evil Glenn on the Channel 4 soap for almost 100 episodes. Glenn was involved in a number of juicy storylines, including a dramatic coercive control plot, which saw him abuse his partner Grace Black (Tamara Wall).
Glenn eventually got bumped off by village serial killer Breda McQueen, who killed him part of her plan to rid the village of ‘bad dads’.
Bob’s other television credits include roles in Highlander, Holby City, Bombshell, The Bill, Doctors, No Signal, Outnumbered, The Interceptor and The Gold.
Film roles include Superbad, Legend, Grimsby, Giddy Stratospheres, The Adventures of Maid Marian, The Undertaker and Fortunes of War.
Most recently, Bob was seen playing a police officer in the flash forward episode of EastEnders, which aired on New Year’s Day.
His dad, Barry, who died aged 86 in 2022, wrote sketches for a whole host of comedians as well as being a performer in his own right.
Said to be in ‘good spirits till the end’, the star’s family told the Mirror: “It’ll be of no surprise to those that knew… him that he was telling an Archbishop of Canterbury joke to a nurse not long before he died.
“That was one of his gifts, making strangers feel welcome. Making them laugh.”
The star wrote for legends such as Bob Hope, Morecambe and Wise, Sir Billy Connolly, Tommy Cooper, The Two Ronnies and Les Dawson.
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