As tributes are paid to Grange Hill star George Armstrong following his death at the age of 60, MailOnline takes a look-back at their varying fortunes.
Several of the cast from the hit TV show have passed away in recent years - with some dying young, and others fighting cancer and struggling with issues such as homelessness and alcoholism
Although details of the new film have been kept under wraps, the producer, 73, has hinted at the surprise return of some of the dramas much-loved original stars.