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Miles Archer

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Mon Jun 5, 2017, 02:48 PM Jun 2017

RI.P. Peter "Voice of Wallace in Wallace and Gromit" Sallis



Last of the Summer Wine actor Peter Sallis, who was also famous as the voice of Wallace in Wallace and Gromit, has died aged 96.

He passed away peacefully, with his family by his side, his agents announced.

Jonathan Altaras Associates said in a statement: “It is with sadness that we announce that our client Peter Sallis died peacefully, with his family by his side, at Denville Hall on Friday, June 2.”

Mr Sallis was best known for playing Norman Clegg in the comedy Last Of The Summer Wine, Britain's longest-running sitcom.

http://www.msn.com/en-gb/news/uknews/peter-sallis-dead-wallace-and-gromit-voice-actor-dies-aged-96/ar-BBC4L6h

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RI.P. Peter "Voice of Wallace in Wallace and Gromit" Sallis (Original Post) Miles Archer Jun 2017 OP
Cheeeeese, Gromit! Phentex Jun 2017 #1
My wife and I loved Wallace & Grommet! EarthFirst Jun 2017 #2
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