on EastEnders Davidson began a relationship with Shirley Cheriton, who played his on-screen girlfriend Debbie Wilkins. The couple separated after five years. He had a son with his second wife, Barbara Black, before they married in 2005. They lived together in the Essex resort of Frinton-on-Sea. Black had three children from her previous marriage. Illness and death In February 2005 Davidson was diagnosed with a brain tumour, and swiftly underwent surgery. It was unsuccessful and a month later he was readmitted to the Oldchurch Hospital in Romford, where he was told that he had a glioblastoma Grade 4, the fastest-growing and most invasive form of brain tumour. In July 2005 Davidson went public with the news that his tumour was inoperable and that his life expectancy was 12–18 months. He died on 16 October 2006. Filmography References External links EastEnders characters - Andy O'Brien Hollyoaks characters - Andy Morgan Obituary in The Independent BBC News report on death 1949 births 2006 deaths Deaths from brain cancer in England People from Airdrie, North Lanarkshire People from Frinton-on-Sea Scottish male soap opera actors Scottish male television actors