Post by The Ultimate Nullifier on Jun 15, 2014 8:57:36 GMT -6
www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/sam-kelly-dead-actor-dies-711964
The actor, who passed away of illness on Saturday, featured in the World War II sitcom "'Allo 'Allo" and BBC series "Porridge."
Sam Kelly, a British actor whose career in television, theater and film spanned four decades, has died on June 14. He was 70.
Kelly "died peacefully on Saturday morning after a long illness bravely fought," his manager, Lynda Ronan, confirmed to The Hollywood Reporter.
The actor is remembered for his role on the 1980's British World War II sitcom 'Allo 'Allo, in which he played German Captain Hans Geering. He also featured in the 1974 BBC prison system series Porridge.
Kelly's numerous other credited roles on British television series include turns in Now and Then, Haggard, On the Top, Barbara and mini-series Holding On. In film, his recent credits include Nanny McPhee Returns (2010) and Common People (2013).
"He does not leave any family but a host of friends who were his chosen family. His death is a great loss to them and the profession," Ronan said in the statement.
The actor, who passed away of illness on Saturday, featured in the World War II sitcom "'Allo 'Allo" and BBC series "Porridge."
Sam Kelly, a British actor whose career in television, theater and film spanned four decades, has died on June 14. He was 70.
Kelly "died peacefully on Saturday morning after a long illness bravely fought," his manager, Lynda Ronan, confirmed to The Hollywood Reporter.
The actor is remembered for his role on the 1980's British World War II sitcom 'Allo 'Allo, in which he played German Captain Hans Geering. He also featured in the 1974 BBC prison system series Porridge.
Kelly's numerous other credited roles on British television series include turns in Now and Then, Haggard, On the Top, Barbara and mini-series Holding On. In film, his recent credits include Nanny McPhee Returns (2010) and Common People (2013).
"He does not leave any family but a host of friends who were his chosen family. His death is a great loss to them and the profession," Ronan said in the statement.