Bill Oddie, star of The Goodies and wildlife expert, dies at 85
Bill Oddie, the British comic actor and naturalist best known for the comedy series The Goodies, has died aged 85.
Bill Oddie, a British television personality who found success both as a comic actor in the series The Goodies and later as a wildlife presenter and bird expert, has died at 85. His agent announced his death on Monday, though no cause was given.
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Bill Oddie, wildlife presenter and star of comedy series 'The Goodies,' dies at 85
Bill Oddie, a British comic actor who had a second career as as a bird expert and wildlife presenter, died on Saturday, his agent said. He was 85.
NZ Herald
Star of The Goodies and renowned naturalist Bill Oddie dies at 85
No cause of death was given in the announcement, which Oddie's agent made on Monday.
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Star of The Goodies and renowned naturalist Bill Oddie dies at 85
UK television personality Bill Oddie, best known for his role in the TV comedy series The Goodies and presenter of nature programmes, has died aged 85.
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