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Trailblazing Hollyoaks Actor Trevor Toussaint Dies at 65

1/12/2026

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Trevor A. Toussaint, the actor who played Walter Deveraux on Hollyoaks, has died at age 65.
His representatives confirmed the death and expressed gratitude for the support shown to his family during this difficult time.
Co-stars Kéllé Bryan and Richard Blackwood paid tribute, highlighting his impact as a trailblazer for Black actors.
Bryan noted that Toussaint refused to conform to stereotypes, proudly wearing his long hair and breaking barriers in the industry.
Toussaint appeared in 147 Hollyoaks episodes from 2018 to 2022, leaving a lasting legacy.

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Trevor A. Toussaint, the actor who played Walter Deveraux on Hollyoaks, has died at age 65.
His representatives confirmed the death and expressed gratitude for the support shown to his family during this difficult time.
Co-stars Kéllé Bryan and Richard Blackwood paid tribute, highlighting his impact as a trailblazer for Black actors.
Bryan noted that Toussaint refused to conform to stereotypes, proudly wearing his long hair and breaking barriers in the industry.
Toussaint appeared in 147 Hollyoaks episodes from 2018 to 2022, leaving a lasting legacy.