Duggies character was a milkman, with his sister Lynne Perrie playing the lead characters mother. Monday 5 September 2022, 6:34pm Duggie Brown died aged 82 after a short illness. For the former footballer, see, Last edited on 9 September 2022, at 17:15, Duggie Brown & Lynne Perrie A Brother and Sister Act, "BFI Screenonline: Comedians, The (197193)", "The Comedians Live 40th Anniversary Show", "BFI Screenonline: Another Sunday and Sweet F.A. Taking to social media, viewers claimed that Duggie Brown had unexpectedly made his way to the cobbles. His manager Lee Morgan tweeted: "It is with a heavy heart I share the news the very talented comedian and actor Duggie Brown passed away this morning with his wife Jackie by his side. In recent years he took on the role of Mr Boo in Jim Cartwrights comedic play The Rise And Fall Of Little Voice, and appeared as himself in a live show of The Comedians to celebrate the 40-year anniversary of the hit show. Brown, who played Ted Spear in Coronation Street, was inducted into the Grand Order of Water Rats charitable organisation and in 2020 took on the title King Rat. Get a daily email direct to your inbox with our newsletter. Ted appeared to be unharmed after the collision. He also played the Fool in Shakespeares King Lear for the Northern Broadsides Theatre Companys national tour, and starred in We Are Three Sisters based on Anton Chekhovs novel exploring the lives of the Bronte sisters. RIP Duggie Brown. He said: "You know, you had to be good because in those days in the working men's clubs, social clubs and nightclubs, if you were no good they booed you [and told you] 'get off. The legendary actor stepped into the role of Ted Spear in the ITV soap earlier this year after a long career in. Coronation Street star Duggie played the role of Ted Spear in the ITV soap at the start of the year. [citation needed], He appeared in Jack Rosenthal's Another Sunday and Sweet F.A. The comic, who featured in the long-running soap at the start of. In this article, we delve into the life of Simon Ekpa, his family, and his net worth. It has been a great honourto work withDuggie gracious, kind and alwaysexcited by what the industry had in store for him. Actor Neil Hurst said it was a sad day. Brown has had a long and successful career as an actor and comedian, and he has also done some hit performances. Duggie Brown, known for his work as a comedian and also a guest appearance on Coronation Street, has died at the age of 82. 6.51 . Mr Brown, who was born in Rotherham, first found fame in Ken Loach's 1969 film. He wrote: Really sad to hear about the passing of Duggie Brown, Rest in peace pal, what a funny funny man- thinking of all your friends and family., Really sad to hear about the passing of Duggie Brown, Rest in peace pal, what a funny funny man- thinking of all your friends and family , Tommy Cannon (@TheTommyCannon) August 16, 2022. Mr Brown was inducted into the Grand Order of Water Rats charitable organisation and in 2020 took on the title King Rat. When the director Ken Loach cast him in the classic 1969 film Kes, he also showed an ability to bring realism to character roles on screen. In 1999, he played "The Fool" in Shakespeare's King Lear for the Northern Broadsides Theatre Company nationwide tour. Duggie Brown, right, as the Fool, with Rachel Jane Allen as Cordelia and Barrie Rutter as Lear in the Northern Broadsides production of King Lear at Salts Mill, Saltaire, West Yorkshire, 1999. He returned in 2022 to play Ted Spear. The rift was to do with Duggie's inability in rehearsal to resist. ", The Rotherham-born entertainer, who first found fame in Ken Loach's 1969 film Kes, died on 16 August. Early in his career the comedian Duggie Brown sought my advice about a falling-out that he had had with a pantomime producer. Duggie's Coronation Street character, Ted, was hit by Faye Windass' car while driving home after a New Years Eve party. [12], Over the years, Brown has played one-off roles in many long-running television serials, including Crown Court, The Cuckoo Waltz, All Creatures Great and Small, The Bill, Minder, Last of the Summer Wine and Peak Practice. In 1997, he played George Freeman on Coronation Street, and in 2004, he played Honor Blackmans husband Bernie. Brown was ever-present on TV light entertainment shows for two decades, popping up in episodes of the music-hall series The Good Old Days (between 1971 and 1983), The Wheeltappers & Shunters Social Club (in 1974 and 1975), the gameshow 3-2-1 (from 1978 to 1984) and many others. [citation needed], In 2006, Brown appeared as Mr. Cord in episode four of the first series of Hotel Babylon. Most recently he played the role of Ted Spear in Coronation Street. Brown was born in Rotherham and first found fame in Ken Loach's 1969 film Kes, based on a novel by Barry Hines. In more recent times, the show has been derided for its bigoted and blue jokes, but Brown largely managed to steer clear of such material, sticking instead to tales of parrots, pigs in pubs, marriage and his home area of South Yorkshire. His manager, Lee Morgan, tweeted: It is with a heavy heart I share the news the very talented comedian and actor Duggie Brown passed away this morning with his wife Jackie by his side. [citation needed], In 2002, Brown appeared in A is for Acid with Martin Clunes for ITV. We love & salute you.". In 2002 he starred in the thriller A Is For Acid, based on the life of serial killer John George Haigh, alongside Martin Clunes and Keeley Hawes. Christine Brown is counting her blessings as she reflects on her daughter Truely's health scare. 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[citation needed], Brown died on 16 August 2022, nine days after his 82nd birthday. Genuinely one of the nicest and funniest guys in the business.. His wife revealed that the actor had been in pain for the past month due to an unknown health problem. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. The storyline was teased recently when an ITV preview. He was the brother of Coronation Street actress Lynne Perrie, who shot to fame playing Ivy Tilsley for 15 years and who died in 2006. His small part in Corrie sparked a huge storyline for Faye and Emma, as they made a pact to keep his death a secret to prevent time behind bars. Genuinely one of the nicest and funniest guys in the business. He was Lynne Perrie's brother, a singer and actress. 'It is with such a heavy heart that I can confirm the news that the very gifted Comedian and Actor Duggie Brown passed away this morning, with his wife Jackie at his . Picture: Getty Images Duggie is also the brother of Lynne Perrie, who played Ivy Tilsley on Coronation Street for 23 years from 1971 to 1994. Duggie Brown, who has died aged 82, worked for years on the north of England club circuit as a singer and standup comic before gaining national recognition on television in the 1970s in the quickfire gag show The Comedians. Tommy Cannon, who is one half of iconic duo Cannon and Ball, paid tribute to the actor following his death. In 2015-2016, he played Dog Man in BBC Ones Still Open All Hours. Actor Duggie Brown, who appeared in Coronation Street and Last of the Summer Wine, has died at the age of 82. Nicole Vassell. One of my very first telly jobs was with Duggie back in 1997 and I was lucky to appear in so many shows with him since. 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"He has suffered such pain in the past 4 and a half weeks, with a sudden onset illness, and fought like a warrior to stay with me, but it was not to be "To see him out of pain, and no longer suffering, is the only blessing. Most recently the Rotherham-born comedian and actor played the role of Ted Spear in Coronation Street. CORONATION Street actor and comedian Duggie Brown has died at the age of 82. Brown Rice Tea: . . He was the brother of Coronation Street actress Lynne Perrie, who shot to fame playing Ivy Tilsley for 15 years and who died in 2006. In the statement, she did not disclose the nature of her illness. Loach, who regarded Brown as a good team player, always arriving with a smile and ready with an impromptu line, then cast him in three television plays, most prominently as the besuited assistant colliery manager in The Price of Coal (1977). 2023 BBC. Brown was the brother of Coronation Street actress Lynne Perrie, who played Ivy Tilsley for 15 years and who died in 2006. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. Duggie Brown, known for his work as a comedian and also a guest appearance on Coronation Street, has died at the age of 82. Brown also took the title role in The House That Jack Built (1977), a six-part serial written by Shelagh Delaney charting 10 years of a marriage, with Sharon Duce playing his wife. We also may change the frequency you receive our emails from us in order to keep you up to date and give you the best relevant information possible. "One of my very first telly jobs was with Duggie back in 1997 and I was lucky to appear in so many shows with him since. Privacy Policy. When he had some success singing and playing the guitar in the Four Imps pop group in clubs and on the TV show Six-Five Special (1957-58), he left his day job. [citation needed], Brown was inducted into Grand Order of Water Rats, eventually succeeding to the position of King Rat in 2020. He first found fame in Ken Loach's 1969 film Kes, based on Barry Hines' novel, making him one of the most well-known comedians of his generation. Duggie's death was announced on Tuesday. Brown was born in Rotherham and first found fame in Ken Loach's 1969 film Kes, based on a . (1972)", "BFI Screenonline: Leeds United! Duggie Brown as Ted on Monday night's episode of Coronation Street The two went back to his home to check up on him at the end of the episode, but were shocked to discover he had stopped. From 1994 to 1996, he was a regular team captain on Barry Cryer's news game show Cryer's Crackers. Paying tribute to her "team mate and best friend" Brown's wife Jackie said her husband had a sudden onset illness which left him in "such pain". Duggie Brown (born Barry Douglas Dudley; 7 August 1940 - 16 August 2022) was an English comedian and actor. Brown has also appeared in a number of theater productions. As you read this, we are attempting to verify his actual net worth, and the verified information will be made public shortly. Duggie Browns estate could be worth $2 million when he dies in 2022. Truely, 12, faced kidney failure as a 3-year-old, Brown revealed . Brown's career spanned more than five decades, with the stalwart of comedy, documentaries and dramas appearing in All Creatures Great And Small, Heartbeat, Hotel Babylon, EastEnders, Holby City and My Brothers Keeper. [citation needed], Brown was one of the original co-hosts of the game show 3-2-1, with Ted Rogers and Chris Emmett. Tuesday 16 August 2022 15:49. Under Review. [citation needed], Brown also starred in an episode of the police drama The Bill. He played a football referee in the episode "Police Powers" from series 6 episode 47 broadcast on 12 June 1990. However, when a guilty Emma started a relationship with Jon (Jordan Ford Silver), Teds grandson, the truth was eventually revealed. During a career spanning more than five decades, Brown was in a number of comedies, documentaries and dramas. [6], Since the early 1970s, Brown had a successful acting career in television and film, one of his early roles being in the 1969 Ken Loach film Kes, based on a novel by Barry Hines, in which he played a milkman; his sister Lynne Perrie also starred as the lead character's mother. We love & salute you.". In 2002 he starred alongside Martin Clunes and Keeley Hawes in the thriller A Is For Acid, based on the life of serial killer John George Haigh. He first found fame in Ken Loach's 1969 film Kes, based on. [8] Brown appeared in another Play For Today, The Price of Coal, again directed by Ken Loach and based on the book by Barry Hines. His funeral took place in Retford, north Nottinghamshire, on Monday, 5 September. 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