Welcome to DU!
The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards.
Join the community:
Create a free account
Support DU (and get rid of ads!):
Become a Star Member
Latest Breaking News
General Discussion
The DU Lounge
All Forums
Issue Forums
Culture Forums
Alliance Forums
Region Forums
Support Forums
Help & Search
General Discussion
Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsPeter Sallis: Wallace and Gromit actor dies aged 96
"The actor was best known for appearing in Last of the Summer Wine and was also famous as the voice of Wallace in Wallace and Gromit.
His agent confirmed he died peacefully with his family by his side.
Sallis played Norman "Cleggy" Clegg in Last of the Summer Wine from its first episode in 1973 until the series concluded in 2010.
...
"I'm so sad, but feel so grateful and privileged to have known and worked with Peter over so many years. He was always my first and only choice for Wallace," Park said in a statement."
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-40165443
InfoView thread info, including edit history
TrashPut this thread in your Trash Can (My DU » Trash Can)
BookmarkAdd this thread to your Bookmarks (My DU » Bookmarks)
5 replies, 2337 views
ShareGet links to this post and/or share on social media
AlertAlert this post for a rule violation
PowersThere are no powers you can use on this post
EditCannot edit other people's posts
ReplyReply to this post
EditCannot edit other people's posts
Rec (12)
ReplyReply to this post
5 replies
= new reply since forum marked as read
Highlight:
NoneDon't highlight anything
5 newestHighlight 5 most recent replies
Peter Sallis: Wallace and Gromit actor dies aged 96 (Original Post)
muriel_volestrangler
Jun 2017
OP
Javaman
(62,531 posts)1. I just watch a doc about Aardman films
Seems as if he lived a full and rich life. Rest in peace.
Gromit will miss you.
bigtree
(85,999 posts)2. So long, Peter
Last edited Tue Jun 6, 2017, 09:57 AM - Edit history (2)
...
msongs
(67,420 posts)3. last of the summer wine - a classic britcom that moved at a slow and deliberate pace nt