A former Eastenders star has died at the age of 38. Ashvin Luximon appeared in the soap for four years as Asif Malik.
He died last month as a result of an aneurysm, his family have said. Paying tribute to their "loving son, brother and friend" they said Ash had "the biggest heart.
Posting on an online tribute page they said: "This site is a tribute to Ash, who passed on the 23rd July 2022 due to a aneurysm. Ash's unexpected passing has hit us all hard, but we want to take the time to remember his larger than life spirit.
"He loved and was loved by so many. He sang a mean karaoke tune and had a voice loud enough to hear from space! He brought laughter and the best cuddles.
"Please use this space to share thoughts, photos and memories. Please be respectful. As a family we would like to ask anyone who would have made a floral tribute to instead donate to our chosen charities, the NSPCC (Ash was the ultimate Uncle) and Andy's Man Club ( a charity aimed at helping men talk). He loved you xxx"
Ashvin appeared on the hit soap between 1999 and 2003 alongside some of the soap's biggest names. The picture showing the cast in Autumn 2000 includes the likes of Barbara Windsor as Peggy Butcher, Wendy Richard as Pauline Fowler, Pam St Clements as Pat Evans, Adam Woodyatt as Ian Beal and June Brown as Dot Cotton.
He usually appeared alongside his friend Martin Fowler with the two regularly getting into trouble. He was last seen in the soap when he went to university in October 2003.
Anyone who wants to donate in his memory can do so here.
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