Lyndam Gregory

Lyndam Gregory (c. 1955 – 15 July 2014) was an Indian-born British theatre, television, soap opera, and voiceover actor. His best known credits include his portrayal of Sammy Patel on Coronation Street in 1983, his recurring role as Guppy Sharma on EastEnders from 1995 to 1996, and Ashok in The Archers. Gregory also played Dr. Simon Field on ITV television series, Surgical Spirit, for 23 episodes from 1989 to 1992. His father, Neville, was a tea planter, while his mother, Marina, who was originally from Burma, was a local schoolteacher.

Personal life Gregory died from lung cancer on 15 July 2014 at the age of 59. His death was announced on 21 August in an obituary by his wife, Christine Gregory, published in The Guardian. A non-smoker, Gregory had first been diagnosed in July 2013. His funeral was held at the Breakspear Crematorium in Ruislip on 1 August 2014. Gregory was survived by his wife, Christine, and their daughter, Dominique.

Partial filmography Funny Money (1983) – Ashed