Jason King star Peter Wyngarde has died at the age of 90, his agent has confirmed. The actor was best known for his role as sleuth Jason King in Department S and its spin-off. His agent and manager, Thomas Bowington, said: “He was one of the most unique, original and creative actors that I have ever seen. “I sometimes nicknamed him the King because he simply knew everything. His agent said the actor had roles and personal appearances coming up and that he died in hospital on Monday, having been unwell for a couple of months.

Source: Irish Examiner January 18, 2018 07:52 UTC