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Wildlife presenter and comedian Bill Oddie has died
His agent said Oddie, a former Goodies star, became a leading BBC wildlife presenter and conservation campaigner.
Wildlife presenter and comedian Bill Oddie died aged 85 on Saturday, his agent David Foster announced. Oddie was best known as a member of the comic trio The Goodies.
Bill rose to fame in the 1970s alongside Tim Brooke-Taylor and Graeme Garden as a member of The Goodies comic trio. The group became a cultural phenomenon during the decade.
Beyond comedy, he hosted BBC wildlife programmes including Birding With Bill Oddie, Bill Oddie Goes Wild, Springwatch, and Autumnwatch. He was a dedicated conservationist who championed environmental protection.
Agent David Foster paid tribute to the "intelligence and wit" of "Britain's best-loved birder," describing Bill as a multi-talented celebrity whose conservation work will never be forgotten.
Foster expressed that his thoughts are with Bill's wife, Laura, and daughters Bonnie, Kate, and Rosie, who have asked not to be contacted. The family seeks privacy during this time.