Sian Blake | |
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 Screenshot from a 1997 episode of EastEnders showing Blake in character as Frankie Pierre | |
| Born | Sian Samantha Blake 14 September 1972[1] Walthamstow, London, England |
| Disappeared | 13 December 2015 |
| Died | 14 or 15 December 2015 (aged 43)[2] Erith, London, England |
| Body discovered | 5 January 2016 |
| Nationality | British |
| Other names | Syan Blake |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 1994–2009, 2015 |
| Known for | Playing Frankie Pierre in EastEnders |
| Height | 5 ft 2 in (1.57 m) |
| Partner | Arthur Simpson-Kent |
| Children | Zachary Bilal Kent-Blake (deceased) Amon Ben George Kent-Blake (deceased) |
Sian Samantha Blake (14 September 1972 – 14 or 15 December 2015), also known by her stage name Syan Blake, was a British actress, best known for playing Frankie Pierre on the BBC soap opera EastEnders, appearing in 56 episodes between 1996 and 1997. She later had minor roles in other television shows, before retiring to become a sign language teacher and interpreter.[3]
Blake and her two children were reported missing on 16 December 2015; three weeks later their bodies were found at Blake's home in Erith, London.[4] Her partner, Arthur Simpson-Kent, pleaded guilty to the murders and was given a whole life sentence in October 2016.[5]
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