Hollyoaks star Trevor A Toussaint dies, aged 65

Former Hollyoaks star Trevor A Toussaint has died at the age of 65, it has been announced.

The veteran actor played Walter Deveraux – father of Martine (Kelle Bryan) – on the Channel 4 soap from 2018 to 2022, when the character abruptly left for Jamaica.

News of Toussaint’s death was broken by Bryan herself, who also served as his agent for more than two decades.

She wrote online: “Been finding it hard to find the words to pay tribute to this man @trevoratoussaint. Gone, but has left such an imprint on my heart.

“I had the privilege to represent him as his agent for over 20 years. He played @jacqui_boats and I’s father in @hollyoaksofficial which was a dream to be part of the legacy of the first black family on the show.

“Trevor started acting in the 70’s, a time when black actors were predominantly cast as criminals. He wore his waist length dreds with pride for over 10 years fighting against every stereotype. Once asked to cut them in order to book a lucrative role he forthrightly said “no”.

“He broke many boundaries and made a pathway for others. RIP TT.”

Richard Blackwood, who played Walter’s former son-in-law Felix on the soap, wrote: “My very first scene was with T and he made me bring my A game! We were friends from that day on and off screen! You will be missed big bro. RIP sir.”

A statement on Hollyoaks‘ official Instagram account said: “Remembering Trevor A. Toussaint. Our thoughts and deepest condolences are with Trevor’s family and friends at this time.

“Trevor was a much-loved member of the Hollyoaks family, notably portraying Reverend Walter Deveraux with immense warmth, grace, and wisdom, bringing a lifetime of experience to the role.

“He will be very missed, and we are grateful for the time that he spent with us, amidst his stellar acting career. We will remember him bringing joy to the set and mentorship to younger cast and crew.”