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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Entertainment
Kevin Rawlinson

Dad’s Army actor Ian Lavender dies aged 77

Ian Lavender in Dad’s Army.
Ian Lavender in Dad’s Army. Photograph: Michael Fresco/Rex/Shutterstock

The Dad’s Army and EastEnders actor Ian Lavender has died at the age of 77, his agent has said.

Lavender, who is best known for playing Private Pike in the classic BBC TV comedy, was also its last surviving regular cast member. He died on Friday morning.

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