Corrie star Duggie Brown has died age 82
(Picture: PA)Comedian and actor Duggie Brown, who starred in Coronation Street and Last Of The Summer Wine, has died at the age of 82, his manager said.
Brown, who played Ted Spear in the ITV soap, first found fame in Ken Loach’s 1969 film Kes, based on Barry Hines’ novel, and became one of the most well-known comedians of his generation.
He also appeared in groundbreaking comedy programmes The Comedians and The Wheeltappers And Shunters Social Club.
His manager Lee Morgan tweeted: “It is with a heavy heart I share the news the very talented Comedian & Actor Duggie Brown passed away this morning with his wife Jackie by his side.
It is with a heavy heart I share the news the very talented Comedian & Actor Duggie Brown passed away this morning with his wife Jackie by his side. What an honour it was to work with Duggie. A born entertainer who loved his profession.
— Lee Morgan (@leemorgan_mgnt) August 16, 2022
RIP Duggie Brown. We love & salute you. pic.twitter.com/E8xM0TEraS
“What an honour it was to work with Duggie. A born entertainer who loved his profession. RIP Duggie Brown. We love & salute you.”
A cause of death has not been disclosed.
Tommy Cannon, one half of iconic duo Cannon and Ball, was among those to pay tribute.
He said: “Really sad to hear about the passing of Duggie Brown.
Really sad to hear about the passing of Duggie Brown, Rest in peace pal, what a funny funny man- thinking of all your friends and family ❤️
— Tommy Cannon (@TheTommyCannon) August 16, 2022
“Rest in peace pal, what a funny, funny man - thinking of all your friends and family.”
Rotherham-born Brown was the brother of Coronation Street actress Lynne Perrie, who shot to fame playing Ivy Tilsley for 15 years and who died in 2006.
He was inducted into the Grand Order of Water Rats charitable organisation and in 2020 took on the title King Rat.
