“We are sad to announce the passing of the much-loved and amazingly talented Roy Hudd OBE,” his agent’s statement read.
Roy Hudd, the actor and entertainer, has died at the age of 83.
Hudd was best known as an actor for his role as Harold Atterbow in Dennis Potter’s acclaimed mini-series Lipstick on Your Collar.
He also portrayed undertaker Archie Shuttleworth on Coronation Street from 2002 until 2003, and appeared in series including Ashes to Ashes, Call the Midwife and New Tricks.