Grange Hill alum John Alford dies in prison at 54
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John Alford, the British actor known for Grange Hill and London's Burning, died in prison at age 54 after being convicted of sexual activity with a 14-year-old and other offences; he had a long history with the law and died in custody on March 13, 2026, with the Prisons and Probation Ombudsman set to investigate.
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