Alongside Alan Simpson, the duo created several popular British comedy series, including Hancock’s Half Hour.
Ray Galton, the co-creator of Steptoe and Son, has died aged 88.
Galton and Simpson were both awarded OBEs in the 2000 honours list for their contribution to British television and were awarded a BAFTA fellowship in 2016.
Galton died on Friday night after a “long and heartbreaking battle with dementia”, his family said in a statement.