London’s Burning actor John Alford found dead in prison; cause of death confirmed

John Alford, known for his role in BBC drama London’s Burning, is reported to have died in prison, with authorities confirming the cause of death. Alford, who was tried under his real name of John Shannon, was found dead in his prison cell in March. At the time of his death, he had been serving an eight-and-a-half year prison sentence for child sex offences. The reports describe his death as occurring just weeks after he began serving the sentence. Both outlets state that the actor’s legal name was John Shannon and that his death was confirmed following the March discovery in custody. The information provided focuses on the circumstances and timing of his death, the cause being confirmed after the incident, and the conviction that led to his imprisonment. No additional details about the specific cause of death are included in the excerpts provided.