Derek Fowlds dead: Heartbeat actor dies aged 82 - Metro.co.uk

Derek Fowlds Heartbeat — His family announced the news on Friday morning (Photo by ITV/REX)

Heartbeat actor Derek Fowlds has died at the age of 82.

He was surrounded by his family when he died and is survived by sons Jamie and Jeremy.

A statement from his family read: ‘He had died at the Royal United Hospitals Bath in the early hours of this morning after suffering from pneumonia that lead to heart failure caused by sepsis.’

Helen Bennett, his personal assistant and friend of many years commented: ‘He was the most beloved man to everybody who ever met him, he never had a bad word to say about anybody and he was so well respected, adored by everyone.’

The actor was famous for playing Bernard Woolley in popular British television comedies Yes Minister and Yes Prime Minister.

Actor Derek Fowlds in a scene from episode 'Death List' of the television sitcom 'Yes Minister' — The actor was famous for playing Bernard Woolley in Yes Minister (Photo by Don Smith/Radio Times/Getty Images)

Heartbeat's William Simons and Derek Fowlds — William Simons and Derek Fowlds in Heartbeat (Picture: Rex Features)

From 1983 to 1985, Fowlds played the lead role in the sitcom Affairs of the Heart.

He featured in a more sinister role in the 1990 political thriller Die Kinder.

Fowlds then played Oscar Blaketon in the long-running ITV police drama Heartbeat for its entire run.

His character first appeared as the local police sergeant, then retired from the force and ran the post office before becoming a publican.

He wad also well-known for playing Mr Derek on the Basil Brush Show.

Tributes have poured in online from friends, fans and former colleagues.

my darling #DerekFowlds my friend of so many years & so many adventures has gone on on his awfully big adventure , mybog heart hurts today but my memories will be filled with smiling memories . my deepest love goes out to his family who he loved so dearly ❤️ pic.twitter.com/BNvj0Er4h4

— KatyManning Official (@ManningOfficial) January 17, 2020

Sad news about Derek Fowlds.

Famous for being Bernard in Yes Minister of course – but also forever known as Mr Derek to @realbasilbrush.. pic.twitter.com/OSjrzKWlcF

— Stuart Thomas (@stuartthomas) January 17, 2020

I don’t know what to say, I’m so desperately sad. 😢😢🦊such times we had, rest in peace Mr Derek, my best friend forever #DerekFowlds #BasilBrushshow pic.twitter.com/iQqI8v1Plm

— Basil Brush (@realbasilbrush) January 17, 2020

#RIP Derek Fowlds 🙏🏻

— Colin Wright (@colinwright1959) January 17, 2020

Oh no! I am saddened to hear of the death of #DerekFowlds – he was perfect as Bernard Woolley in Yes Minister and Yes Prime Minister.#RIP

— Michele Wants the 'Roaring 20s' Not Trash Fire 20s (@Public_Pers) January 17, 2020

RIP Derek Fowlds.

One of his finest moments: https://t.co/3t7KoUEH2G #YesMinister

— James Brownsell (@JamesBrownsell) January 17, 2020

RIP Derek Fowlds, wonderful actor, as Bernard opening and closing his mouth as Sir Humphrey launched into another monologue was always a favourite. pic.twitter.com/R7NoN6bEQq

— Tony (@MrTonyBe) January 17, 2020

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