British comedian, writer, wildlife presenter, and conservationist Bill Oddie has died at the age of 85, prompting tributes to a career that spanned comedy, broadcasting, and environmental advocacy.
Best known as a member of The Goodies and later as one of the faces of BBC wildlife programming, Oddie was also widely recognized for something far more personal: his willingness to openly speak about his mental health at a time when few public figures did so. Throughout his later years, he openly discussed his experiences with depression, bipolar disorder, and the challenges of treatment, helping normalize conversations surrounding mental health.
