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Luna
04-10-2005, 09:47
TV comedian Ronnie Barker has died after a long illness, his agent confirmed today.

The TV legend, famous for his hugely successful show, The Two Ronnies, was 76.
Barker is thought to have been ill for some time.

His agent Rosalind Chatto said he died yesterday at 12.15pm after a long period of heart trouble.

His wife was with him.

Ms Chatto said: "He died yesterday after a long period of heart trouble.
"He died peacefully and his wife was with him. He had been nursed at home for a long time."

Barker will be remembered as one of the most successful TV comedians of all time.

As well as The Two Ronnies, he also found success with Porridge and Open All Hours.
Luna
04-10-2005, 09:48
Sorry wasn't sure where this should have gone so just put it in general
Bad Wolf
04-10-2005, 09:57
the man was a genius! he will be sorely missed xxxxxx
Behemoth
04-10-2005, 10:03
Can't believe he's died. RIP
Jojo
04-10-2005, 11:18
Its so sad - used to love watching Porridge and Open All Hours, and The Two Ronnies was hilarious (except when Ronnie Corbett did his "black chair story" thing) RIP, my heart goes out to his family
Debs
04-10-2005, 12:18
RIP Ronnie
willow
04-10-2005, 12:24
how sad he was a great man RIP
Richie_lecturer
04-10-2005, 13:25
"..and it's goodnight from him."

RIP Ronnie. :(
hazey
04-10-2005, 13:48
"..and it's goodnight from him."

RIP Ronnie. :( I couldn't have said better myself, He was one of our great comdeians. we are losing so many great,not long ago Bob monkhouse died, but I can't see any new people coming on to our screens to replace them.

R.I.P Ronnie you will be greatly missed
Richie_lecturer
04-10-2005, 13:51
I was never really a fan of the Two Ronnies, mainly because I loathe Ronnie Corbett. However Mr Barker was brilliant in Porridge and Open All Hours. He was always the more accomplished of the two Ronnies and his passing will leave a huge void in the world of comedy that will never be filled.
pinkles14
04-10-2005, 14:32
RIP Ronnie :(
crazygirl
04-10-2005, 16:38
yea it's sad news
lollymay
04-10-2005, 17:35
RIP ronnie
CrazyLea
04-10-2005, 17:53
i like him :( he was funny. RIP
Tori
04-10-2005, 18:05
i was really upset when i heard... he was brilliant. i really loved him in open all hours and porridge

RIP
.:Kitz:.
04-10-2005, 18:25
Ronnie Barker was such a comidy genius. We're all gonna miss him
RIP Ronnie xx
.:SpIcYsPy:.
04-10-2005, 20:18
R.I.P Ronnie :(
Tamzi
04-10-2005, 20:28
It's so sad. They were talking to David Jason today and he was so upset. He was a great actor and comedian. R.I.P Ronnie
xxx
Carrie Bradshaw
04-10-2005, 21:23
R.I.P Ronnie! He will be greatly missed!
$sTaCeY$
05-10-2005, 08:08
R.I.P Ronnie
Luna
05-10-2005, 08:23
http://www.PetitionOnline.com/rbarrcor/

"A Knighthood for both Ronnie Barker and Ronnie Corbett
"
Behemoth
05-10-2005, 11:53
http://www.PetitionOnline.com/rbarrcor/

"A Knighthood for both Ronnie Barker and Ronnie Corbett
" I've signed it. If you are dead can you still be included in the honours list?
Luna
05-10-2005, 13:13
yeah your next of kin collects it in your honour
Richie_lecturer
05-10-2005, 13:19
Although his son might have other things on his mind than that.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/entertainment/tv_and_radio/4311652.stm
Luna
05-10-2005, 13:20
his wife will pick it up
Richie_lecturer
05-10-2005, 13:21
Sorry I forgot he was still married. I thought his wife had died a few years ago. Must have been thinking of somebody else.
RealityGap
05-10-2005, 13:57
Rest in peace - he was truely a talented man
dddMac1
05-10-2005, 15:02
he was a genius and will be missed by all.i remember him best as been in Open all hours and Porrige
can't believe he is gone
R.I.P Ronnie