Coronation Street star and comedian Roy Hudd dies aged 83 with his wife Debbie at his side
Comedian and actor Roy Hudd has died at the age of 83, his agent has said.
A statement from his agent said: ‘We are sad to announce the passing of the much-loved and amazingly talented Roy Hudd OBE.
‘After a short illness, Roy passed away peacefully on the afternoon of Sunday March 15, with his wife Debbie at his side.
‘The family would ask you to respect their privacy at this very sad time.’
Born in Croydon, Surrey, in 1936, Hudd started out as a Red Coat at Clacton on the Essex coast, alongside Harry Webb who later found fame and fortune as Sir Cliff Richard.
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Roy Hudd and his wife Debbie arrive at All Hallows Church in Tillington, West Sussex, for the funeral of actress June Whitfield on January 18, 2019
Roy Hudd with presenter Bradley Walsh on ITV game show The Chase in August 2017
Roy Hudd as Henry Ormonroyd with Rosemary Ashe as Lottie Grady in When We Are Married at The Garrick Theatre in London in October 2010
Actors Roy Hudd as Edward McKeever and Patricia Routledge as Laura Partridge in a staging of 1950s comedy The Solid Gold Cadillac at The Garrick Theatre in London in September 2004
Hudd holds his OBE for services to entertainment at Buckingham Palace in February 2004
Hudd plays Archie Shuttleworth with Sue Nicholls as Audrey Roberts and Brian Capron as Richard Hillman in Coronation Street in June 2002