And It's Goodbye From Him

Ronnie Corbett, one of the nation’s best-loved entertainers, dies aged 85

10:30 01 April 2016

Entertainer Ronnie Corbett, best known for BBC comedy sketch show The Two Ronnies, has died aged 85 after suffering from ill-health from some time.

His publicist said: "Ronnie Corbett CBE, one of the nation's best-loved entertainers, passed away this morning, surrounded by his loving family.

 

"They have asked that their privacy is respected at this very sad time."

 

Following the announcement about his death, his friends and colleagues from the entertainment industry quickly paid their tribute. Sir Bruce Forsyth said: "Ronnie was a friend, someone I admired so much. It's a very, very sad day. I'm going to miss him like crazy, I really will."

 

"That was one of the wonderful things about Ronnie - he was very adaptable. He could work with anybody, even me," he said. "We always say a one-off, but he certainly was a one-off and a half. He really was."

 

Meanwhile, John Cleese who worked with Corbett on The Frost Report took to Twitter and wrote: "Just heard about Ronnie C. So sad. He had the best timing I've ever watched. He was a great, kind mentor and a wonderfully witty companion."

 

Comedian Ricky Gervais tweeted: "RIP the lovely, funny legend Ronnie Corbett. It was an absolute honour and joy to have known him while Little Britain David Williams said: "Goodbye my friend and comedy idol Ronnie Corbett Thank you for all the laughs. It was the greatest honour to know and work with you. Goodnight."