The Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels star Jake Abraham has passed away aged 56, just months after sharing his regrets about not receiving a cancer diagnosis sooner.

The Liverpool native opened up about his condition in July and confessed he had ‘left it too late’ to go to the doctors after feeling unwell for a while.

The actor was diagnosed with prostate cancer, which later spread to the rest of his body and created tumours on his spine, hips and bladder.

As news of Jake’s passing broke online, stars, friends and fans flooded X, formerly Twitter, with messages of condolence.

Actor and filmmaker David Morrissey said: ‘RIP Jake Abraham. Top bloke and wonderful performer. Gone way too soon.’

Stuart Anthony added: ‘Very sorry to hear Jake Abraham has sadly passed away aged 56. Lovely man x.’

Actress Tina Malone, who described Jake as her theatre husband, said: ‘I am heartbroken my screen and theatre husband, my mate of 50 years has passed.

‘Talented, funny, kind, a true Liverpool legend RIP my darling.’

Meanwhile, radio personality Pete Price, said: ‘Another wonderful, kind, talented friend has passed away. Jake is going to be so missed. I always loved his performances.’

One fan online wrote: ‘Such sad news today. Jake Abraham, one of the city’s best-loved actors, has died aged 56.

Another said: ‘Liverpool has lost a great talent and a great man in Jake Abraham. thoughts and prayers are with his family.’

A third added: ‘God bless you, Jake. Always a little diamond. Very sad news. Glad to have shared a few boss memories with you over the years. Goodnight, RIP mate.’

Jake, who most recently appeared on stage in the pantomime The Scouse Jack and the Beanstalk, said he finally went to his GP after a long period of illness.

He told Liverpool ECHO: ‘I was working but I wasn’t feeling well. I was pushing through those spells when you don’t feel yourself, you haven’t got the energy and there are aches and pains.

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