Michael Keating

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Michael Keating

English actor (''Blake's 7'', ''EastEnders'', ''Doctor Who'')

January 1, 1947 - May 21, 2026 (Age 79)

Source: Wikipedia public record

He is best known for his role as Vila Restal in the science fiction television series Blake's 7 (1978–1981), and as Reverend George Stevens in EastEnders (2005–2017).

Known forEnglish actor (''Blake's 7'', ''EastEnders'', ''Doctor Who'')
Age79
DiedMay 21, 2026
SourceWikipedia public record

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He is best known for his role as Vila Restal in the science fiction television series Blake's 7 (1978–1981), and as Reverend George Stevens in EastEnders (2005–2017). Michael Keating died on May 21, 2026. This memorial record includes life dates, public details, and ways for family, friends, and readers to add memories.

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May 21, 2026
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Wikipedia: Michael Keating (actor)
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Michael Keating, 79, died on May 21, 2026. Michael Keating was known publicly as an English actor (''Blake's 7'', ''EastEnders'', ''Doctor Who''). He is best known for his role as Vila Restal in the science fiction television series Blake's 7 (1978–1981), and as Reverend George Stevens in EastEnders (2005–2017). Public biographical listings identify Keating as an English actor (''Blake's 7'', ''EastEnders'', ''Doctor Who''). The known public details for Keating focus on that professional record and the documented date of death. OfficialObituary preserves this notice as a public memorial record for readers looking for confirmed basic details about Keating. Michael Keating's memorial can be expanded as additional verified family, service, and community details become available.

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  1. 1978
    He is best known for his role as Vila Restal in the science fiction...

    He is best known for his role as Vila Restal in the science fiction television series Blake's 7 (1978–1981), and as Reverend George Stevens in EastEnders (2005–2017).

  2. May 21, 2026
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    Michael Keating died at age 79.

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  • Wikipedia · Michael Keating (actor)May 21, 2026
Wikipedia · Michael Keating (actor)

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