ROY HUDD, POPULAR BRITISH TV STAR, AND COMEDIAN HAS SADLY PASSED AWAY AT THE AGE OF 83, HIS AGENT SAID.

A statement from his agent said: “We are sad to announce the passing of the much-loved and amazingly talented Roy Hudd OBE.

“After a short illness, Roy passed away peacefully on the afternoon of Sunday the 15th of March, with his wife Debbie at his side.

“The family would ask you to respect their privacy at this very sad time.”