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Matt Lucas and Paddy McGuinness lead tributes to 'icon' Dennis Waterman
08.05.2022 - 21:17 / msn.com
Matt Lucas and Paddy McGuinness are leading the tributes to legendary actor Dennis Waterman, whose death was announced today. A statement confirmed that the Minder and New Tricks star died aged 74 on Sunday, with wife Pam by his side. The family have asked for privacy as their grieve, revealing that the ‘beloved’ star ‘passed away very peacefully in hospital in Spain.
’Sharing their fond memories of the actor and reflecting on his career, fellow entertainment icons are remembering the ‘icon’, who was part of their lives growing up. Take Me Out host McGuinness shared a picture of character Terry McCann, writing that he always wanted to be him as a child. In a tweet, he wrote: ‘Myself and my Phoenix Nights cast mates used to sing the theme tune to Minder on tour and on the Karaoke! Gutted I never got to meet him, always wanted to be Terry McCann.
Another icon from my childhood gone. RIP Dennis Waterman. ’Meanwhile, Little Britain comic Lucas shared: ‘I grew up watching Dennis Waterman’s iconic performances in The Sweeney and Minder.
‘His guest appearance in our Little Britain Live show at Hammersmith Apollo – in which he hilariously duetted with David’s absurd impersonation of him – remains the absolute highlight of my career. ’Also paying tribute is Nick Knowles, with the DIY SOS presenter reminiscing about a charity golf trip he took alongside Waterman. Knowles tweeted: ‘I played golf on a tour to Bermuda with Dennis Waterman – I’m not much of a golfer – he was – but it was time spent with him between rounds that were well worth the trip.
A genuinely lovely guy. RIP. ’Broadcaster Kay Burley honoured the ‘brilliant actor’ following the heartbreaking news of his death, saying he was ‘a staple on our screens throughout the
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09.05.2022 / 19:05
Sky News’ Kay Burley apologises after confusing Dennis Waterman with another TV star in tribute
Kay Burley has apologised after she confused the late Dennis Waterman with another television star following his passing. In a statement released on Sunday, Dennis' heartbroken family revealed the celebrated star had died at the age of 74 in Spain, with his wife Pam by his side.Taking to Twitter, Sky News presenter Kay accidentally paid tribute to "Pete" Waterman, who is a record producer and was a judge on Popstars: The Rivals. Upon realising her mistake, Kay wrote in her amended tweet: "'RIP Dennis Waterman.
msn.com
08.05.2022 / 21:17
Dennis Waterman death: The Sweeney, Minder and New Tricks star dies, aged 74
Dennis Waterman, star of Minder, The Sweeney and New Tricks, has died, aged 74. The news was announced by the actor’s family, who revealed in a statement that he died on Sunday (8 May) with his wife Pam by his side. “We are deeply saddened to announce that our beloved Dennis passed away very peacefully in hospital in Spain.
msn.com
08.05.2022 / 21:17
Dennis Waterman tributes as Minder and New Tricks star dies at the age of 74
his home in Spain, with his wife Pam by his side. A statement said: "We are deeply saddened to announce that our beloved Dennis passed away very peacefully at his home in Spain.
msn.com
08.05.2022 / 21:17
Dennis Waterman dies aged 74 - stars pay tribute to New Tricks actor
READ MORE: ITV Britain's Got Talent faces fresh fix claims as magician makes fourth appearance Stars who worked alongside Waterman took to social media to pay tribute to the actor. Comedian and Bake Off host Matt Lucas wrote: "I grew up watching Dennis Waterman's iconic performances in The Sweeney and Minder. His guest appearance in our Little Britain Live show at Hammersmith Apollo - in which he hilariously duetted with David's absurd impersonation of him - remains the absolute highlight of my career.
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08.05.2022 / 21:13
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Actor Dennis Waterman has died at the age of 74, with the sad news being announced in a statement. It read: "We are deeply saddened to announce that our beloved Dennis passed away very peacefully at his home in Spain." Dennis was renowned for his roles in Minder, The Sweeney and New Tricks, and he is reported to have died with his wife by his side. Get exclusive celebrity stories and fabulous photoshoots straight to your inbox with OK!'s daily newsletter The actor was married three times - to Penny Dixon from 1967 until 1976, Patricia Maynard for ten years from 1977 and Rula Lenska, from 1987 until 1998.
deadline.com
08.05.2022 / 20:37
Dennis Waterman Dies: ‘The Sweeney’ And ‘New Tricks’ Star In UK TV Was 74
British actor Dennis Waterman, who starred in the TV shows Minder, The Sweeney and New Tricks, has died at 74. No immediate information the cause was available.
nme.com
08.05.2022 / 19:41
Dennis Waterman, star of ‘Minder’ and ‘New Tricks’, has died
Minder and New Tricks, has died, his family have confirmed.The star died at home this afternoon (May 8) with his wife Pam by his side, they said in a statement per the BBC. He was 74 years old.“We are deeply saddened to announce that our beloved Dennis passed away very peacefully at his home in Spain,” the statement read.