Who was Anna Karen’s husband Terry Duggan?
ANNA Karen tragically died in a house fire in her home in Ilford, London in February 2022.
The EastEnders star, 85, was married to her husband Terry Duggan for more than 40 years – here’s everything about him.
Who was Anna Karen’s husband Terry Duggan?
Terence Duggan was an actor and comedian with a successful career in cabaret and a number of memorable TV roles.
He was born on April 15, 1932, in Hoxton, London.
He started practicing theatrical performance from a young age, and also learned acrobatics, which helped him get film roles as a stuntman.
He appeared on TV series Are You Being Served?, The Bill, Bob Martin, Only Fools and Horses, Please Sir! and Randall and Hopkirk (Deceased).
Duggan also starred in numerous films, including The Horror of Frankenstein, Family Life, Poor Cow, and Stanley Kubrick’s 2001: A Space Odyssey.
Duggan was also a pantomime performer, frequently teaming with his wife Anna Karen.
The actor was also popular for his stand-up comedy with his drunk act – following the example of Freddie Frinton and Jimmy James.
When did Terry Duggan die?
Terry Duggan died on May 1, 2008.
He was aged 76 at the time.
The actor has been suffering from a long illness, which ultimately resulted in his death.
How long were Anna Karen and Terry Duggan married for?
Terry Duggan married actress Anna Karen in 1967.
The couple remained married for more than 40 years, until his death in 2008.
They often appeared together in the ITV sitcom On The Buses, as well as in the 1971 spin-off movie On the Buses.
Before meeting Anna, Duggan was married to Pat Lyons for eight years.
How many children did Anna Karen and Terry Duggan have?
Anna Karen and Terry Duggan had no biological children together.
However, they raised Duggan’s daughter Gloria together.
Gloria was Terry’s daughter from his first marriage.