Actor Duggie Brown, who appeared in Coronation Street and Last of the Summer Wine, died at the age of 82.
Mr. Rotherham-born Brown first rose to prominence in Ken Loach's 1969 film Kes, based on the Barry Hines novel.
His manager Lee Morgan said Mr Brown died on Tuesday morning with his wife, Jackie, by his side.
He appeared in soap operas such as Coronation Street and Brookside, as well as television shows The Comedians and The Wheeltappers And Shunters Social Club.
Mr. an honor to work with Duggie. A born artist who loved his craft. RIP Duggie Brown. We love you and salute you."
Tributes were also paid by comedian Tommy Cannon, who described him as a "funny, funny man" , and actor Neil Hurst , who said he was "truly one of the nicest and funniest guys in the business".
Really sad to hear of the passing of Duggie Brown, rest in peace mate, what a funny funny man - thinking of all your friends and family ❤️
— Tommy Cannon (@TheTommyCannon) August 16, 2022
The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. See the original tweet on Twitter One of my very first TV jobs was with Duggie in 1997 and I've been lucky enough to appear on so many shows with him since. Truly one of the nicest and funniest guys in the business. Sad day
Actor Duggie Brown, who appeared in Coronation Street and Last of the Summer Wine, died at the age of 82.
Mr. Rotherham-born Brown first rose to prominence in Ken Loach's 1969 film Kes, based on the Barry Hines novel.
His manager Lee Morgan said Mr Brown died on Tuesday morning with his wife, Jackie, by his side.
He appeared in soap operas such as Coronation Street and Brookside, as well as television shows The Comedians and The Wheeltappers And Shunters Social Club.
Mr. an honor to work with Duggie. A born artist who loved his craft. RIP Duggie Brown. We love you and salute you."
Tributes were also paid by comedian Tommy Cannon, who described him as a "funny, funny man" , and actor Neil Hurst , who said he was "truly one of the nicest and funniest guys in the business".
Really sad to hear of the passing of Duggie Brown, rest in peace mate, what a funny funny man - thinking of all your friends and family ❤️
— Tommy Cannon (@TheTommyCannon) August 16, 2022
The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. See the original tweet on Twitter One of my very first TV jobs was with Duggie in 1997 and I've been lucky enough to appear on so many shows with him since. Truly one of the nicest and funniest guys in the business. Sad day
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