Ross Davidson

William Russell "Ross" Davidson (25 August 1949 – 16 October 2006) was a Scottish actor best known for his role as Andy O'Brien in the BBC soap opera EastEnders.

In February 2005 Davidson was diagnosed with brain cancer, and swiftly underwent surgery. It was unsuccessful and a month later he was readmitted to the Oldchurch Hospital in Romford, where he was told that he had a glioblastoma Grade 4, the fastest-growing and most invasive form of brain cancer. In July 2005 Davidson went public with the news that his tumour was inoperable and that his life expectancy was 12–18 months. He died 15 months later from the illness.