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Comic legend Ronnie Barker dies

By: KentOnline reporter multimediadesk@thekmgroup.co.uk

Published: 09:48, 04 October 2005

Ronnie Barker in the 1970s. Picture: LONDON WEEKEND TELEVISION

PEOPLE across Kent and rest of the country are mourning the death of comedian Ronnie Barker.

The TV and film legend was 76. He died after suffering from heart trouble.

He reached worldwide fame after starring with Ronnie Corbett in the huge hit The Two Ronnies. He also made a name for himself in Porridge and Open All Hours.

He leaves a widow, Joy, and three children, actress Charlotte Barker, the actor Adam Barker and Larry Barker.

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Last year Barker was awarded a lifetime achievement Bafta for his TV work.

Fellow comic Eddie Large, who was part of the 1980s double-act Little and Large, told kmfm he had total respect for Ronnie...

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