The Heart Surgeon (1997) featured a cast of 7 tracked actors. Of these, 6 (86%) are still alive today and 1 have passed away. The oldest surviving cast member is John Castle, age 86. This TV series starred Nigel Havers and Orla Brady.
86% still with us· verified cast
Survivorship
Cast Reunion Index: 86% still living
Avg. Age at Death: 84 yrs
Deaths by Year
2026
Cast7 members
| Person | Character | Status | DOB | Age | DOD | Age in 1997 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Nigel Havers Dr. Alex Marsden | Dr. Alex Marsden | Living | 06/11/1951 | 74 | — | 46 |
 Orla Brady Marcella Duggan | Marcella Duggan | Living | 28/03/1961 | 65 | — | 36 |
 Lorcan Cranitch Larry Duggan | Larry Duggan | Living | 28/08/1959 | 67 | — | 38 |
 John Castle Charlie Hawkesmore | Charlie Hawkesmore | Living | 14/01/1940 | 86 | — | 57 |
 Claire Yarlett Sarah | Sarah | Living | 15/02/1965 | 61 | — | 32 |
 Michael Troughton Bill Lester | Bill Lester | Living | 02/03/1955 | 71 | — | 42 |
Sam Dastor V. J. Krishna | V. J. Krishna | Deceased | 02/10/1941 | 84 | 05/06/2026 | 56 |