Tom Owen: Last of the Summer Wine star dies at 73

Last of the Summer Wine actor Tom Owen dies aged 73

Last of the Summer Wine actor Tom Owen dies aged 73

Tom Owen: Star of 'Last of the Summer Wine' passed away at 73

From 2000 until 2010, Tom Owen portrayed the wandering Tom Simmonite in the popular and long-running BBC comedy. Tom Owen's family stated, "He passed away peacefully.

Tom Owen dies - tributes to Last of the Summer Wine star pour in

Owen, aged 73, also appeared on The Bill on ITV during his career.

Tom Owen: Last of the Summer Wine star dies at 73

He played the long lost son of Compo, portrayed by his real-life dad Bill Owen, in the comedy.

Last Of The Summer Wine actor Tom Owen dies aged 73

Last Of The Summer Wine actor Tom Owen dies aged 73

Last of the Summer Wine actor Tom Owen dies 'peacefully' as fans pay tribute

Tom Owen, best known for playing Tom Simmonite in the world's longest-running series Last of the Summer Wine for 10 years from 2000, has died "peacefully", his family have confirmed