The Likely Lads actor Rodney Bewes dies

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http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-42067506

Rodney Bewes has died aged 79, his agent has confirmed.

The actor had a career spanning six decades and is best known for playing Bob Ferris in sitcom The Likely Lads.

His agent issued a statement saying: "It is with great sadness that we confirm that our dear client, the much-loved actor Rodney Bewes, passed away this morning."

The statement paid tribute to the actor, calling him a "true one-off" and a "brilliant storyteller".

"He had a funny anecdote for every occasion. Our thoughts are with his family and friends at this sad time. We will miss him terribly."

It would seem he has not patched up his spat with James Bolam

Sad loss, still enjoy old eps of the Likely Lads.

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Yogi19Member 10 years

I loved Whatever Happened To The Likely Lads.

I believe it was James Bolam who wasn’t prepared to repair the friendship, which is very sad.

RIP Rodney angel

11/22/171:47 AM

SaintMember 10 years

Sad news indeed

Always enjoyed the Likely Lads - an episode was filmed on our street.

It captured the changing of the times - the decline of the west area of the city and its sad demolition.

It was quite tragic at times,

"Oh what happened to you - whatever happened to me? What became of the people we used to be."

11/22/1710:30 AM

BazMember VIP10 years

Very sad ... I loved the Likely Lads ...RIP Rodney angel

11/22/1711:56 AM

RexiMember 10 years

I loved the Likely Lads too ... that episode where they try to avoid knowing the football score creases me every time

Pretty good legacy to leave Mr B

11/22/1712:45 PM

Eugene's LairMember 10 years

I had the pleasure of seeing him perform "Three Men in a Boat" (an award-winning one-man show) on stage some years back. In his later years he did a fair bit of theatre, including another one-man show based on "Diary of a Nobody".

RIP.

11/22/175:07 PM

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