Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels has died aged 56.Abraham starred in as Dean in Guy Ritchie’s 1998 debut alongside actors Jason Statham and Vinnie Jones.Born in Toxteth, Liverpool, the 56-year-old actor began his acting career in the 1980s at The Everyman Youth Theatre.
Abraham worked for nearly four decades on both theatre and screen.In July, Abraham spoke to the Liverpool Echo after being diagnosed with cancer earlier this year.He told the publication that he first visited his doctor back in February after feeling unwell. “I was working but I wasn’t feeling well,” he told the Echo. “I was pushing through those spells when you don’t feel yourself, you haven’t got the energy and there are aches and pains.”After tests, the actor told the Echo he’d been diagnosed with prostrate cancer which had spread. “It’s scary, to be confronted with your own mortality is the most scary thing you’ll ever go through.
To prepare for that and be cognitive mentally, but knowing that’s what’s coming, it’s tough.”The actor later underwent radiotherapy before entering palliative care.Tributes to the actor have poured in on social media.
Actor David Morrissey wrote in tribute: :”RIP Jake Abraham. Top bloke and wonderful performer. Gone way too soon. RIP.” Shameless actor Tina Malone added: “I am heartbroken my screen and theatre hubby, my mate of 50 years has passed, talented, funny, kind, a true Liverpool legend rip my darling Jake Abraham.”You can see more of the tributes here:RIP Jake Abraham.
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