Tim Brooke-Taylor death: Comedian and actor dies aged 79 after contracting coronavirus

Comedian and actor Tim Brooke-Taylor has died aged 79 after contracting coronavirus.

The news was confirmed by his agent, who said in a statement: “It is with great sadness that we announce Tim’s death early today from Covid-19.

“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.”

The statement continued: “He had, of course, many fans whom he always treated cheerfully even after long and exhausting rehearsals and recordings.”

Brooke-Taylor was best known as a member of comedy group The Goodies alongside Graeme Garden and Bill Oddie.

The trio performed sketches as part of their very own TV show that ran from 1970 to 1982.

He also appeared on BBC radio show Sorry, I’ll Read That Again and was a frequent panellist on radio series I’m Sorry I Haven’t a Clue for more than 40 years.

Brooke-Taylor, who receive an OBE for services to comedy in 2011, also featured on TV series At Last the 1948 Show with Monty Python stars John Cleese and Graham Chapman.

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