Michael Hurll has died at the age of 75. His son Simon confirmed that his father would have a private funeral, while a celebration of his life would also be arranged, Broadcast reports. He added that instead of flowers, donations can be given to Parkinsons UK. Hurll joined the BBC in 1956 and worked with the likes of Bob Hope, Jerry Lewis and Ronnie Barker during his 25 years at the broadcaster. He worked (more)...
- 9/20/2012
- by By Mayer Nissim
- Digital Spy
LONDON -- Comedian Ronnie Barker, half of the famous duo in television's The Two Ronnies and the indomitable Fletch in prison sitcom Porridge, has died. He was 76. The portly star died peacefully on Monday in the presence of his wife after a history of heart trouble. Tributes poured in for one of the United Kingdom's best-loved comics. Michael Hurll, a producer on The Two Ronnies, said Barker's partnership with the diminutive Ronnie Corbett ranked alongside that of British comic duo Morecambe and Wise in importance. Barker's feature roles included Churchill's butler in The Gathering Storm starring Albert Finney, the General in My House in Umbria starring Maggie Smith, and Friar Tuck in Robin and Marian starring Sean Connery.
- 10/5/2005
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
LONDON -- Comedian Ronnie Barker, half of the famous duo in television's The Two Ronnies and the indomitable Fletch in prison sitcom Porridge, has died. He was 76. The portly star died peacefully on Monday in the presence of his wife after a history of heart trouble. Tributes poured in for one of the United Kingdom's best-loved comics. Michael Hurll, a producer on The Two Ronnies, said Barker's partnership with the diminutive Ronnie Corbett ranked alongside that of British comic duo Morecambe and Wise in importance. Barker's feature roles included Churchill's butler in The Gathering Storm starring Albert Finney, the General in My House in Umbria starring Maggie Smith, and Friar Tuck in Robin and Marian starring Sean Connery.
- 10/4/2005
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
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