Owner of legendary Benidorm bar Happy Days & star of Bargain Loving Brits In The Sun Graham Boland dies after illness
BENIDORM legend Graham Boland has died after suffering a long illness.
Graham – the owner of the popular bar Happy Days who appeared on Channel 5’s Bargain Loving Brits in the Sun – died surrounded by his family.
He was also the entertainment manager at Camping Villamar and the drive-time DJ at Fresh Radio.
Graham’s brother Anthony said he was “completely heartbroken”.
“My baby brother Graham sadly passed away this afternoon,” he said on Wednesday.
“As you can imagine this is the most heartbreaking news not only for myself and our family but also to all that knew and loved him too.
“My baby brother will always in my heart.”
Dozens of devastated pals have paid tribute to Graham – describing him as a “figurehead of Benidorm life”.
Bambi Dhami said: “Not only was he a massive part of Bargain Loving Brits in the Sun and a truly brilliant character on the programme.
“He was also a really top bloke. Forever on film Graham. Your memory will live on.”
Another friend said: “So sad and shocked to hear the passing of Graham Boland ‘Happy Days’. What a lovely guy… a legend in Benidorm.
“RIP Graham, you will be sadly missed by so many.”
Others said they were “absolutely gutted and heartbroken here beyond belief”.
Channel 5’s Bargain Loving Brits in the Sun follows the lives of Brits who move to Benidorm for a low-cost life in the sun.
Graham last appeared on the show in April last year – welcoming new love into his life with a puppy.
A long-time star of the show, he appeared on several seasons starting in 2016.
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