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Frank Thornton, who played Captain Peacock in BBC comedy Are You Being Served? has died at the age of 92.
Thornton died peacefully in his sleep at his home in Barnes, London, on Saturday, his agent David Daly said.
Also known for his role as Truly in Last of the Summer Wine, the actor also starred in comedies such as Hancock's Half Hour and The Goodies.
Thornton is survived by Beryl, his wife of 67 years, their daughter Jane and three grandchildren.
Are You Being Served? co-creator Jeremy Lloyd said he was "very sad to hear this news".
"He was a great friend and consummate performer who was the glue who really held Are You Being Served? together," he said.
"He will continue to give people enjoyment," Lloyd added.
Thornton appeared in several episodes of Steptoe and Son, which made him the most recurring actor in the series other than the main stars Wilfrid Brambell and Harry H Corbett.'
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-21828965
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Frank Thornton, who played Captain Peacock in BBC comedy Are You Being Served? has died at the age of 92.
Thornton died peacefully in his sleep at his home in Barnes, London, on Saturday, his agent David Daly said.
Also known for his role as Truly in Last of the Summer Wine, the actor also starred in comedies such as Hancock's Half Hour and The Goodies.
Thornton is survived by Beryl, his wife of 67 years, their daughter Jane and three grandchildren.
Are You Being Served? co-creator Jeremy Lloyd said he was "very sad to hear this news".
"He was a great friend and consummate performer who was the glue who really held Are You Being Served? together," he said.
"He will continue to give people enjoyment," Lloyd added.
Thornton appeared in several episodes of Steptoe and Son, which made him the most recurring actor in the series other than the main stars Wilfrid Brambell and Harry H Corbett.'
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-21828965
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