Last of the Summer Wine and Porridge actor Brian Wilde has died at the age of 86, his agent has confirmed.
Wilde played Foggy in the long-running comedy series Last of The Summer Wine and Barraclough in prison sitcom Porridge, alongside Ronnie Barker.
He died in his sleep at his Hertfordshire home on Thursday morning.
His agent Nick Young said: "He will be sadly missed by colleagues and family alike. He brought a great deal of
laughter into many people's lives."
Carry On role
Mr Young said that his death was "sudden".
He said: "He was shaky the last few days but nobody expected this. He went to bed and didn't wake up."
Wilde, who was born in Lancashire, had minor roles in films such as The Jokers (1967) and Carry On Doctor (1968) before taking on the role of Barraclough in Porridge in 1973.
He also appeared in the ITV comedy series Kit Curran and the 1970s children's series The Ghosts of Motley Hall.
Last of the Summer Wine producer Alan JW Bell told the BBC: "He was perhaps the best of the Summer Wine 'third men' - he was the most loved of all the characters.
"He was a fine actor to work with, very professional. He was an old school actor - you turned up, knew your lines and played them the very best you could.
"He had an enormous warmth to the public when he was off the set.
"He didn't like to hob-nob with the actors - when there was a break, he preferred to go a pub around the corner to meet the real people."
JoJo
I think the Last of the Summer Wine was never the same once Foggy left,I am sure it must have been a shock for his family but what a nice way to die in your sleep don't you think?
Sandie Seward
Yes, Jo-Jo, a wonderful way to go. When you consider all the various ways that a person can die, to die peacefully in one's sleep is marvellous.
I trust his dreams were sweet right to the end. R.I.P. Foggy, we still miss you.
