Friday Night Dinner star Paul Ritter has died. He was 54.

The BBC website reports that he had a brain tumour.

Ritter was a well respected actor who appeared in serious dramas as well as comedies. He was also one of the stars of the drama Chernobyl.

Friday Night Dinner celebrated its tenth anniversary this year. Ritter made his name as frequently shirtless dad Martin who was often known to exclaim "Shit on it". A retrospective is already planned for later this year.