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Quick facts for kids Sian Blake
Screenshot from a 1997 episode of EastEnders showing Blake in character as Frankie Pierre
Born	Sian Samantha Blake September 1972 Walthamstow, London, England
Disappeared	13 December 2015
Died	14 or 15 December 2015 (aged 43) Erith, London, England
Body discovered	5 January 2016
Nationality	British
Other names	Syan Blake
Occupation	Actress
Years active	1994–2009, 2015
Known for	Playing Frankie Pierre in EastEnders
Height	5 ft 2 in (1.57 m)
Partner(s)	Arthur Simpson-Kent
Children	Zachary Bilal Kent-Blake (deceased) Amon Ben George Kent-Blake (deceased)

Sian Samantha Blake (born September 1972 – died December 2015) was a British actress. She was also known by her stage name, Syan Blake. Many people knew her for playing Frankie Pierre on the TV show EastEnders. She appeared in 56 episodes between 1996 and 1997. After her acting career, she became a teacher and interpreter for sign language.

In December 2015, Sian Blake and her two young children were reported missing. A few weeks later, their bodies were found at her home in Erith, London. Her partner, Arthur Simpson-Kent, was found responsible for their deaths. He was given a serious sentence in October 2016.

About Sian Blake's Early Life and Career

Sian Blake was born in Walthamstow, London, in 1972. She went to the Guildford School of Acting to learn how to perform. She was the youngest of three children. Her father was from Jamaica. Her parents separated when she was six years old. Her father passed away when she was eighteen.

Sian started using the stage name Syan Blake. Her first acting job was in 1994. She played a patient in the Christmas episode of Casualty.

After working as a receptionist, Sian got her most famous role. She played Frankie Pierre, a soul singer, in EastEnders. This character was on the show in 1996 and 1997. She first tried out for a small part as a nurse. But the producers liked her so much that they asked her to try for the bigger role of Frankie.

She was first hired for six months. Later, her contract was made longer. One of Frankie's main stories was having a relationship with another character. This storyline caused some viewers to send Sian unkind messages. She later said she left the show because of these messages.

After EastEnders, Sian had roles in other TV shows. These included Doctors, The Bill, and Skins. She also appeared in Casualty again. Later, she stopped acting. She then became a sign language teacher and interpreter.

Besides TV and film, Sian also acted in and directed plays. Some plays she acted in were Joe Guy and Love's Labour's Lost. She directed plays like Oxford Street at the Soho Theatre.

Sian Blake's Personal Life

Sian Blake lived in Erith, London. She lived with her partner, Arthur Simpson-Kent. They had two sons, Zachary and Amon. At the time, Zachary was eight and Amon was four. Sian was dealing with a serious illness in December 2015.

Disappearance and Investigation

Sian Blake and her two sons went missing on December 13, 2015. On December 16, a family member told the Metropolitan Police they were missing. Police spoke to her partner, Arthur Simpson-Kent, that same day. He then went missing three days later. Sian's sister said that Sian had wanted to end her relationship with Simpson-Kent for a long time.

Sian Blake's car was found on January 3, 2016. It was in Bethnal Green. On January 5, 2016, police searched Sian's home. They found three bodies in the garden. This led to a police investigation. On January 7, investigators confirmed the bodies were Sian and her two children.

Police said they were looking for Simpson-Kent in connection with the deaths. The BBC reported that he was thought to have gone to Ghana in December. On January 9, a Scotland Yard spokesperson said that police in Ghana had arrested Simpson-Kent. He had traveled there on December 19. He was held for two weeks.

On January 26, Simpson-Kent appeared at a hearing in Accra. He told the court he would return to the UK willingly. Simpson-Kent did return to the UK on February 12, 2016. He was arrested at Heathrow Airport. He was then charged in connection with the deaths of Sian and their two children. On June 10, Simpson-Kent admitted his involvement in the deaths. On October 5, 2016, he was given a serious sentence. This meant he would not be released from prison.

On January 6, 2016, the Metropolitan Police asked the Independent Police Complaints Commission to review how they handled the missing person case. The police said they found some possible issues. These issues were about how the missing persons investigation was managed.

Filmography

See also

• List of solved missing person cases