Children's TV fans mourning after Rainbow and Rod, Jane and Freddy star Freddy Marx dies

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Freddy Marks of the Rod, Jane and Freddy trio, from beloved children's TV show Rainbow, has died aged 71. Tributes have been pouring in from fans for whom Marks was part of their childhood following confirmation of his death from the Thames TV Archive on Thursday.

Rainbow alongside Jane Tucker and Rod Burton. The series ran from 1972 to 1992.

TV presenter and musician Freddy Marks has sadly died at the age of 71. The star, who is best known for hosting children’s TV show Rainbow, passed away on Thursday (27 May), although the cause of his death is not yet known.

Facebook group early today, with fans of the children's show flocking to the comment section to express their sadness. The statement read: "It is with a heavy heart that we sad to say that "Freddy Marks" from Rod, Jane and Freddy has sadly passed away yesterday.

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