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Post by robdog on Aug 11, 2008 12:46:33 GMT
Stage and screen actor Terence Rigby has died at 71, his spokesman said today.
Rigby died at his London home last night and had been suffering from lung cancer.
The star's film credits included Mona Lisa Smile in 2003, Bond movie Tomorrow Never Dies (1997), The Dogs of War (1980), Get Carter (1971), and Scandal in 1989.
On TV, Rigby was best known for his role as PC Snow in the TV series from the 1960s and 1970s, Softly, Softly: Task Force.
More recently, he appeared on the small screen in Our Friends In The North, Midsomer Murders, Holby City, Heartbeat and Doctors.
credits from the 1970s include Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy, and in the 1980s The Beiderbecke Affair.
Catherine Sparks, Rigby's sister, said on behalf of the actor's family: "We are so proud of Terry and are going to miss him terribly.
"He was true to his art and respected by all the industry - he was the actor's actor."
The actor's spokesman Peter Charlesworth said: "He will be sorely missed. There are not so many like him anymore."
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Post by Rebelliousjukebox on Aug 11, 2008 16:58:51 GMT
RIP indeed.
BBC should repeat the Biederbecke Affair - excellent series.
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Post by lordeffinghamhunt on Aug 11, 2008 17:03:55 GMT
They should also repeat Rising Damp. " Ahhhhhh Miss Jones"
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Post by mermaidsal on Aug 11, 2008 17:51:46 GMT
He was so cool in the Beiderbecke Affair, remember him riding his bike up the multi-storey? Really memorable at the start of Get Carter too.
RIP, a lovely actor.
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Post by Huddysleftfoot on Aug 11, 2008 18:06:42 GMT
RIP indeed. BBC should repeat the Biederbecke Affair - excellent series. RJB, it was Channel 4 that commisioned Biederbecke but his role as Big Al was indeed superbly acted. Loved those shows, have them on DVD.  |
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Post by Rebelliousjukebox on Aug 11, 2008 18:13:32 GMT
RIP indeed. BBC should repeat the Biederbecke Affair - excellent series. RJB, it was Channel 4 that commisioned Biederbecke but his role as Big Al was indeed superbly acted. Loved those shows, have them on DVD. Apologies. |
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Post by Huddysleftfoot on Aug 11, 2008 18:14:49 GMT
RJB, it was Channel 4 that commisioned Biederbecke but his role as Big Al was indeed superbly acted. Loved those shows, have them on DVD. Apologies. No need comrade, agree with your comments ;D |
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Post by Time4aPINT on Aug 12, 2008 0:49:07 GMT
Get Carter was a fantastic film. Also some great TV series, R.I.P Terence.
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Post by Dallas Cowboy on Aug 12, 2008 15:33:07 GMT
Superb as Big Al and Ray Bland.
Another good one gone.
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