Rainbow star of Rod, Jane and Freddy fame dies aged 71

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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.

Rainbow star Freddy Marks has died aged 71. The TV entertainer was known for hosting the popular children’s TV show Rainbow alongside Jane Tucker and Rod Burton.

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.

Freddy Marks, who is best known for starring on hit children's show Rainbow, has sadly died at the age of 71.The actor and musician passed away on Thursday it has been revealed, although his cause of death has not yet been disclosed.The sad news was announced on a Facebook fan group for the long-running programme.The message 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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mourning after the news that Freddy Marx of 'Rainbow' and Rod, Jane and Freddy fame has died. The telly presenter and musician started on ITV's iconic Rainbow children's show with George, Bungle and Zippy in 1979, marking the childhood of eighties and nineties kids.