SOAP star Tony Adams’ fortune has been revealed as the Crossroads actor left everything to his wife in his will.
Adams’s wife has inherited just more than £82,000 after .
The Crossroads star left everything to his wife in his willCredit: PA
Tony Adams, seen here with Noele Gordon, first appeared in Crossroads in 1978Credit: Rex
The telly star – who also appeared in – passed away on October 25 last year.
His newly released Grant of Probate document revealed today that the gross value of his estate was £91,480.
After deductions it was worth £82,702.
His widow Christine Everson was also appointed as executor.
They wed six years ago.
The paperwork reads: “Anthony Sawley Adams, of Rottingdean, Brighton, East died on 25 October 2025.
“The last will and testament was proved and registered by the .
“The application has stated that the gross value of the estate amounts to £91,480 and the net value amounts to £82,702.”
His will – which he made in July 2018 – said: “If my said wife Christine Everson shall survive me for the period of 28 days, then I give to her absolutely all my real and personal property.
“Subject to and after the payment of all my just debts, and testamentary expenses.
“Any legacies given by this will or any codicil hero and any inheritance tax payable in respect of my estate.”
Born in Anglesey, North on December 11, 1940, he went on to train at the Italian Conti Stage School.
In his early career he appeared in panto with singer David Essex before landing a role in Dr Who.
But his big break came in 1978 when he first starred as Adam Chance in Crossroads.
He was in the show for seven years.
The legend died at County Hospital in , with his wife Christine by his side.
At the time of his death, Michael Rose, of The Michael Rose Organisation Ltd, paid tribute to Adams as an “absolute joy” and a talented actor, dancer and singer.
“He was one of the warmest gentlemen you could wish to work with,” Mr Rose said.
“He was an absolute joy. He was a dancer originally but there was nothing Tony couldn’t do.
“He was a very accomplished actor, he was a really good dancer and singer.
“He played Grandpa Potts in Chitty Chitty Bang Bang and was a joy to have in the company, as he was in every company.
“We shall miss him.”
Adams seen here with other Crossroads stars Noele Gordon, centre, and Jane Rossington, died at the age of 84Credit: PA
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