Actor and comedian Terry Joyce passes away, tributes pour in

Terry Joyce, renowned for his roles in TV series such as "Byker Grove" and "Hebburn," has died. Joyce appeared in several television roles throughout the 1980s and 1990s, notably as PC Rupert Leekie in "Super Gran" and Gerry in "Byker Grove." He was also known for his stand-up comedy.

Tributes have poured in from the entertainment community. Comedian Sue Sweeney described him as a "lovely man with the most incredible humour," while BBC radio presenter Paul 'Goffy' Gough called him a "huge loss to the North East & beyond."

Gary Marshall, another comedian, reminisced about their first collaboration in the 1990s, highlighting Joyce's comedic talent. Other tributes described Joyce as a "genuinely nice bloke" and a stalwart of the comedy club scene.

Joyce's other television credits include "The Machine Gunners," "Dramarama," "Spender," and "Steel River Blues." His contributions to British television and comedy have left a lasting impact, and he is remembered fondly by colleagues and fans alike.

"Byker Grove," where Joyce played a recurring role, originally aired between 1989 and 2006 and featured stars like Ant & Dec, who announced a reboot of the show last year. "Hebburn," in which Joyce also appeared, ran for two seasons and a Christmas special, featuring actors such as Chris Ramsey, Kimberley Nixon, and Gina McKee.