Grange Hill alum John Alford dies in prison at 54
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.