An announcement shared on Instagram expressed: “We are profoundly saddened to announce the passing of Trevor A Toussaint.”

The actor was famed for his long-running role as Walter Deveraux in the Channel 4 soap, between 2018 to 2022.

A statement on Instagram read: ‘It is with deep sadness that we formally announce the passing of Trevor A Toussaint.

‘His family wish to thank you for your well wishes and support as they take this time to privately come to terms with their great loss of an enigmatic, loving father, husband, grandfather, uncle and friend.’

Loose Women star Kellé Bryan, who played Trevor’s on-screen daughter Martine Deveraux, led the touching messages.

She wrote: ‘Been finding it hard to find the words to pay tribute to this man @trevoratoussaint. Gone, but has left such an imprint on my heart.

Hollyoaks star Trevor A Toussaint has died  at the age of 65, his representatives have confirmed (pictured in 2019)

Loose Women star Kellé Bryan, who played Trevor’s on-screen daughter Martine Deveraux, led the touching messages 

‘I had the privilege to represent him as his agent for over 20 years. He played @jacqui_boats and I’s father in @hollyoaksofficial which was a dream to be part of the legacy of the first black family on the show.

‘Trevor started acting in the 70’s a time when black actors were predominantly cast as criminals.

‘He wore his waist length dreds with pride for over 10 year’s fighting against every stereotype.

‘Once asked to cut them in order to book a lucrative role he forthrightly said no. He broke many boundaries and made a pathway for others. RIP TT.’

Richard Blackwood, who played Felix Westwood in the soap, penned: ‘My very first scene was with T and he made me bring my A game! 

‘We were friends from that day on and off screen! You will be missed big bro. RIP sir.’

Current Hollyoaks star Jessica Fox, who plays Nancy Osborne, responded to Kellé’s post.

She wrote: ‘Very sad to read this, he was such a gentleman and I was fascinated by the stories of his incredible life.’

The actor was famed for his long-running role as Walter Deveraux in the Channel 4soap, between 2018 to 2022

She wrote: ‘Been finding it hard to find the words to pay tribute to this man @trevoratoussaint. Gone, but has left such an imprint on my heart;

Ex-Hollyoaks star Nikki Sanderson said: ‘Such sad news, Trevor was a lovely man who took time to talk with everyone he met, he was a gentleman.

‘He was always so kind with me. Sending lots of love to you and all of his family and friends. RIP xxx.’

Trevor’s character was confirmed to be leaving Hollyoaks via a Twitter announcement.

The statement read: ‘Wishing all the best to Trevor A. Toussaint. 

‘Thank you for bringing us Walter! So many fantastic moments, we really are going to miss you! Love from all of us at team Hollyoaks!’