Comedian and actor Tim Brooke-Taylor has died at the age of 79 after contracting coronavirus.
The news was confirmed by the agent of the Heartbeat and Doctors star, who said in a statement: “It is with great sadness that we announce Tim’s death early today from Covid-19.
“Joining Footlights in 1960 took him to providing a huge variety of splendid entertainment – television, radio, theatre, film, books, DVDs, CDs, quizzes, etc – all of which he undertook with energy and a great sense of fun. “We will remember him for so much but must just mention The Goodies and I’m Sorry I Haven’t A Clue.
“He had, of course, many fans whom he always treated cheerfully even after long and exhausting rehearsals and recordings.”
Comedian and actor Tim Brooke-Taylor has died at the age of 79 after contracting coronavirus (Image: UK Press via Getty Images)
The statement continued: He was an exceptional client and a pleasure to represent.
“We’re grateful that we have so much of his work to view, read and listen to. ” In all the time with us and in all his showbiz work, he has been supported by Christine, his wife.”
Tim played Ronnie Smethers in Heartbeat between 2005-2009.
Meanwhile he portrayed the role of Graham Parsons in BBC medical drama Doctors back in 2015.
Tim was known as a member of The Goodies, starring in the TV throughout the 1970 (Image: Radio Times via Getty Images)
Tim was also known as a member of The Goodies, starring in the TV throughout the 1970s and picking up international recognition in Australia and New Zealand.
He had also appeared as an actor in various sitcoms, and has been a panellist on I’m Sorry I Haven’t a Clue for over 40 years.
Tim became active in performing in comedy sketches while at Cambridge University, and became President of the Footlights club, touring internationally with the Footlights revue in 1964.
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