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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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