Roy Hudd, actor and comic, dies aged 83
Roy Hudd, who hosted BBC Radio 2's The News Huddlines for 26 years and also starred in Coronation Street, has died at the age of 83.
In a statement, his agent said: "We are sad to announce the passing of the much-loved and amazingly talented Roy Hudd OBE.
"After a short illness, Roy passed away peacefully on Sunday 15 March, with his wife Debbie at his side."
The all-round entertainer also starred in Coronation Street.
His agent added: "The family would ask you to respect their privacy at this very sad time."
The Yvonne Arnaud theatre in Guildford posted a tribute on Twitter.
Comedy writer Simon Blackwell, who is best known for his work on The Thick of It, In The Loop and Veep, also paid tribute.
Hudd played Archie Shuttleworth in the ITV soap for several stints between 2002 and 2010.
In the 1990s, he won praise for his roles in Dennis Potter's Lipstick on your Collar and Karaoke.
He also starred in acclaimed crime drama Ashes to Ashes (2008), alongside Keeley Hawes and Philip Glennister.
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