English comedian Ronnie Barker, 76

Posted: Tuesday, October 4th, 2005 9:22 am

The Two Ronnies - Ronnie Barker on rightTV comedy actor Ronnie Barker, who starred in Porridge and The Two Ronnies, has died aged 76.

One of the most loved and respected comedy performers of his generation, he was best known as one half of a double act with Ronnie Corbett.

But he also proved himself as an outstanding sitcom actor and script writer, winning four Bafta TV awards. … Read full obituary