Ray Brooks, an actor known for roles in British TV including EastEnders and Coronation Street, dies at age 86. Multiple outlets report that Brooks died on 9 August last year following a short illness. After his death, information emerges about his estate. The Daily Mail and the Mirror both state that Brooks leaves an estate reported to be around £1.5 million to his two sons/children. One outlet also notes that Brooks narrated the 1970s children’s series Mr Benn, reflecting his work beyond soap operas. The reports characterize the inheritance as a significant sum directed to his family members, but they do not provide additional details such as legal arrangements, the names of the beneficiaries, or whether any portion is allocated to other parties. The coverage focuses on his career legacy and the posthumous disclosure of his reported fortune being left to his sons following his passing.