Eric Sykes RIP
Comedian and actor Eric Sykes has died at the age of 89, his manager has said.
Sykes was best-known for writing and performing in a series of TV sitcoms from the 1950s, including Sykes And A... alongside co-star Hattie Jacques.
He also starred in films including Monte Carlo Or Bust, Absolute Beginners, Those Magnificent Men In Their Flying Machines and The Others.
Norma Farnes said: "Eric Sykes, star of TV, stage and films, died peacefully this morning after a short illness."
She added: "His family were with him."
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Jump to unread Post a CommentI wonder how many of todays so called ‘comedians’ will be remembered with the same fondness and reverence.
Another comedy great that will be sadly missed & fondly remembered.
Another one gone from my childhood memories.
Loved him and Hattie together. He was a talented writer, director, comedian and lovely man.
No shock tactics or vulgarity, just gentle humour and slapstick that every generation of the family could enjoy watching and laughing together.
Another one gone from my childhood memories.
Loved him and Hattie together. He was a talented writer, director, comedian and lovely man.
No shock tactics or vulgarity, just gentle humour and slapstick that every generation of the family could enjoy watching and laughing together.
as you say just gentle humour & slapstick, he bought many a laugh to us as kids growing up.
RIP Eric.