Actor and comedian Tim Brooke-Taylor dies from coronavirus aged 79
Tim Brooke-Taylor’s agent said in a statement: ‘It is with great sadness that we announce Tim’s death early today from Covid-19.
‘Joining Footlights in 1960 took him to providing a huge variety of splendid entertainment – television, radio, theatre, film, books, DVDs, CDs, quizzes, etc – all of which he undertook with energy and a great sense of fun.
‘We will remember him for so much but must just mention The Goodies and I’m Sorry I Haven’t A Clue.
Tim Brooke-Taylor’s agent said in a statement: ‘It is with great sadness that we announce Tim’s death early today from Covid-19’
‘He had, of course, many fans whom he always treated cheerfully even after long and exhausting rehearsals and recordings.
‘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.
‘In all the time with us and in all his showbiz work, he has been supported by Christine, his wife.’
The Goodies – Tim Brooke-Taylor (left) , Graeme Garden and Bill Oddie
Graeme Garden, Bill Oddie and Tim Brooke-Taylor (right) of The Goodies ahead of a performance at the Redgrave Theatre in Bristol on their remarkable 50th anniversary tour
Comedian Jack Dee, who hosts the BBC Radio 4 series I’m Sorry I Haven’t a Clue, said: ‘It has come as devastating news to hear that
has succumbed to this dreadful virus – especially when we all thought he was recovering.
‘Tim was a delightful man and never anything but great company.
‘It has always been one of the great joys of my career to work with someone who was part of the comedy landscape of my childhood.
Tim Brooke-Taylor pictured with wife Christine who supported him in his showbiz work
‘I can’t bear the thought of introducing ‘I’m Sorry I Haven’t A Clue’ without being able to say ‘And on my right, Tim Brooke-Taylor…’
‘Tim brought a unique quality to Clue.
‘He was a proper team player, very generous as a performer, never egotistical and always more than delighted to set himself up as the butt of the joke.
‘For me, his great comedy gift was playing the injured innocent and he did it with brilliance and a characteristic lightness of touch.
‘It’s always heartbreaking to lose a loved one, but these times have created the cruellest of circumstances for that to happen in and my thoughts are with his wife Christine and all his family.’