Natalia Dontcheva: Tributes paid to Doc Martin spin-off star dead at 56
Bulgarian actor Natalia Dontcheva, known for her role in the French remake of Doc Martin, has passed away at age 56. Her family confirmed she died following a decade-long health battle.
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The death of a recognizable international television figure has prompted tributes from the entertainment industry and her family.
The Bulgarian national, 56, played Julie Derville in the spin-off series from 2011 to 2015
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