Ronnie Corbett dies aged 85
The entertainer passed away surrounded by family.
Ronnie Corbett has passed away, aged 85, surrounded by his family.
A statement from his publicist said: "Ronnie Corbett CBE, one of the nation's best-loved entertainers, passed away this morning, surrounded by his loving family.
"They have asked that their privacy is respected at this very sad time."
The Edinburgh born comedian was well known for working alongside Ronnie Barker in the TV series The Two Ronnies and The Frost Report.
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Among his best jokes were:
"After a series of crimes in the Glasgow area, Chief Inspector McTavish has announced that he is looking for a man with one eye. If he doesn't find him, he's going to use both eyes."
"We will be talking to an out of work contortionist who says he can no longer make ends meet."
"It was revealed in a government survey published today that the Prime Minister is doing the work of two men, Laurel and Hardy.''
One of the most loved sketches was, of course, the fork handle sketch.
People have been paying tribute on Twitter.
The actor leaves behind his wife Anne and his two daughters, Emma and Sophie.