PIERS Morgan has led tributes to "superb actor" Dennis Waterman - who starred in TV shows Minder, The Sweeney and New Tricks - after his death at the age of 74.
Waterman starred as bodyguard Terry McCann in Minder and he first found fame as tough nut cop George Carter in The Sweeney opposite John Thaw.
Reacting to the sudden news of his death, Uncensored host Piers shared on Twitter: "RIP Dennis Waterman, 74. Star of Minder, New Tricks and for me, his finest role - as Detective George Carter in The Sweeney opposite the late, great John Thaw. "Superb actor and a great character.
Sad news." Little Britain comic Matt Lucas also penned: "I grew up watching Dennis Waterman's iconic performances in The Sweeney and Minder.
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