Hywel Bennett

Hywel Thomas Bennett (8 April 1944 – 25 July 2017) was a Welsh actor. Bennett was known for his recurring title role as James Shelley in the television sitcom Shelley (1979–84), and its sequel The Return of Shelley (1988–92).

Hywel Bennett
Born	Hywel Thomas Bennett (1944-04-08)8 April 1944 Garnant, Carmarthenshire, Wales
Died	25 July 2017(2017-07-25) (aged 73)
Occupation	Actor
Years active	1965–2007
Spouse	Cathy McGowan ​ (m. 1970⁠–⁠1988)​
Children	Emma Bennett

After becoming known for his role in the comedy movie The Virgin Soldiers (1969), Bennett made appearances in movier such as Loot (1970) and Percy (1971). He was in EastEnders during 2003 as gangster Jack Dalton.

Bennett died on 25 July 2017 at the age of 73.^[1][1][2]