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Hi-de-Hi! star Paul Shane dies, aged 72 | Hi-de-Hi! star Paul Shane dies, aged 72 |
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The Hi-de-Hi! actor Paul Shane died on Thursday at the age of 72 after a short illness, his agent has said. | The Hi-de-Hi! actor Paul Shane died on Thursday at the age of 72 after a short illness, his agent has said. |
The star of the 1980s BBC1 sitcom was surrounded by friends and family in a hospice in his home town of Rotherham, South Yorkshire. | The star of the 1980s BBC1 sitcom was surrounded by friends and family in a hospice in his home town of Rotherham, South Yorkshire. |
Linda Kremer, the actor's agent for 15 years, said: "Paul Shane was a consummate professional, a true gentleman, a good friend, and a joy to work with. | Linda Kremer, the actor's agent for 15 years, said: "Paul Shane was a consummate professional, a true gentleman, a good friend, and a joy to work with. |
"He didn't suffer fools, always maintained his sense of humour, never stinted on the time he gave to his fans. He lightened my life and I'll miss him enormously." | "He didn't suffer fools, always maintained his sense of humour, never stinted on the time he gave to his fans. He lightened my life and I'll miss him enormously." |
Shane was a coalminer before starting out as a cabaret act touring working men's clubs in the 1960s. | Shane was a coalminer before starting out as a cabaret act touring working men's clubs in the 1960s. |
As well starring in Hi-di-Hi! as holiday camp host Ted Bovis, he was among the cast of You Rang M'Lord and Oh, Dr Beeching! and made appearances in Holby City, Doctors, Coronation Street and A Touch of Frost. | As well starring in Hi-di-Hi! as holiday camp host Ted Bovis, he was among the cast of You Rang M'Lord and Oh, Dr Beeching! and made appearances in Holby City, Doctors, Coronation Street and A Touch of Frost. |
He is survived by three daughters and six grandchildren. His wife Dory died in 2001. | He is survived by three daughters and six grandchildren. His wife Dory died in 2001. |
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