Actor Tony Booth, who played "Scouse git" Mike in 1960s sitcom Till Death Us Do Part, has died, his family has announced.
He found fame playing the long-haired left-wing son-in-law of right-wing Cockney Alf Garnett on the hit show.
Booth, 85, who was the father of Cherie Blair and the father in law of former British prime minister Tony Blair, died on Monday night.
He was diagnosed with Alzheimer's in 2004 and had also suffered heart problems.
A statement released on behalf of his wife Steph Booth said: "It is with sadness we announce the death of Antony Booth, actor and political campaigner.
"Tony passed away late last night with close family members in attendance. The family ask for their privacy to be respected at this time."
Booth's character in the hugely popular Till Death Us Do Part reflected his own left-wing political beliefs.
When Tony Blair became Prime Minister in 1997, Booth's political views proved to be an occasional thorn in the PM's side.
Booth also played Malcolm Wilkinson in Coronation Street from 1960 to 1961 and had a host of other film and TV roles during the decade.
In the 1990s he enjoyed a revival in his television career, with roles in the likes of Holby City, The Bill and Mersey Beat.
