BBC TV ScreengrabCAPTION: It Aint Half Hot MumJohn Clegg (Image: BBC) Beloved actor John Clegg, famed for his portrayal of La Di Da Gunner Graham in the BBC sitcom 'It Ain't Half Hot Mum', has passed away at the age of 90. The esteemed performer graced the screen in the classic comedy 'Dad's Army' and was a cherished figure in the theatre community. His peaceful passing in a care home has left many mourning, including his friends from the theatre, acquaintances in Chichester, and his family.
John was predeceased by his wife Mavis and sisters Anne and Mary. A private funeral service is scheduled for August 29th in Chichester, West Sussex. The sad news of his death was shared on Tuesday through an announcement in The Telegraph, with Morris Bright, a Board Director at Elstree Studios, also paying tribute.
On X, previously known as Twitter, Morris Bright expressed his condolences: "We is very sorry indeed to hear that La Di Da Gunner Graham, actor John Clegg, has gone to that great concert party in the sky, aged 90. He certainly was one of the boys who entertained us.", reports the Mirror .
Trending The British Comedy Society also took to X to honour Clegg's memory: "We're saddened to learn of the death of actor John Clegg, best known as It Ain't Half Hot Mum's Padrewski, Gunner Graham. He was 90." Fans have been sharing their heartfelt tributes online, with comments such as "Rest in peace lovely boy," and "Mr lah di dah gunner Graham brilliantly played.
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Read our Privacy Policy Others expressed their condolences, saying, "Sorry to hear this news RIP #JohnClegg," and "Very sad news indeed that the Actor John Clegg sadly passed away RIP Sir." After his notorious role in It Ain't Half Hot Mum, Clegg made numerous appearances on television and film including Dad's Army, Are You Being Served? and Bless This House. He also featured as Clifford Howes in the soap opera Crossroads in 1978.
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