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John Inman had died at the age of 71.
The actor, who was most famous for his role as Mr. Humphries in the 1970s TV show Are You Being Served, had been ill for some time.
Recently he had appeared on the BBC programme Revolver, and had also been a regular on the pantomime circuit.
Inman's manager told the BBC, "John, through his character Mr. Humphries of Are You Being Served, was known and loved throughout the world.
"He was one of the best and finest pantomime dames working to capacity audiences throughout Britain.
"John was known for his comedy plays and farceswhich were enjoyed from London's West End throughout the country and as far as Australia, Canada and the USA."
The actor, who was most famous for his role as Mr. Humphries in the 1970s TV show Are You Being Served, had been ill for some time.
Recently he had appeared on the BBC programme Revolver, and had also been a regular on the pantomime circuit.
Inman's manager told the BBC, "John, through his character Mr. Humphries of Are You Being Served, was known and loved throughout the world.
"He was one of the best and finest pantomime dames working to capacity audiences throughout Britain.
"John was known for his comedy plays and farceswhich were enjoyed from London's West End throughout the country and as far as Australia, Canada and the USA."
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