Upstairs Downstairs and Last of the Summer Wine star Christopher Beeny dies peacefully in his armchair aged 78
- Known for roles as Edward in Upstairs Downstairs and debt collector in LOTSW
- The 78-year-old died 'peacefully in his armchair' at his home in Kent on Jan 3
- His son Rick Blackman announced the news on Twitter with tributes flooding in
The star of Upstairs Downstairs and Last of the Summer Wine Christopher Beeny has died aged 78.
His son Rick Blackman revealed the actor died 'peacefully in his armchair' at home in Kent on January 3.
He tweeted: 'I have some sad news to impart. On friday 3rd of January my old dad Christopher Beeny died at his home in Kent.
'He was 78. Comforted to know he was not alone at the end and was in his armchair.'
Tributes have flooded in for the actor, with hundreds sharing fond memories of watching him on TV over the years.
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The star of Upstairs Downstairs (pictured) and Last of the Summer Wine Christopher Beeny has died aged 78
His son Rick Blackman revealed the actor died 'peacefully in his armchair' at home in Kent on January 3
Beeny was much-loved for his role as Edward in the 1970s television series Upstairs Downstairs and an incompetent debt collector and golfer in Last of the Summer Wine. He also starred in Loving Memory.
In later life he had cameo roles in Emmerdale in 2006 and the BBC's adaptation of Sense and Sensibility.
Social media was flooded with tributes overnight, with Emmerdale scriptwriter Kathleen Beedles writing: 'I'm so sorry for your loss. Your Dad brought us great joy, especially in Upstairs Downstairs which will always be a favourite.
'Was an absolute honour to cast him in Emmerdale - something @M1ckeyJoe and I are proud of. My thoughts are with you and your family. Xx'
Actress Sue Kelly posted: 'In Loving Memory was filmed in my home village of Luddenden when I was a little girl.
'Meeting Christopher and Thora and watching them film, cemented my decision to become an actress. He was a lovely man. So sorry for your loss.'
Tributes have flooded in to the actor overnight, with many sharing fond memories of watching him on TV
A fan wrote: 'Was only watching Upstairs Downstairs again recently. His war time performances were truly beautiful, so genuine and respectful. So sorry for your loss.'
Another commented: 'Oh, how very sad. The scene in Upstairs Downstairs where Edward is comforted on the stairs by Richard Bellamy will always be a masterclass in acting and never fails to make me cry. Much love to your family.'
His son posted online this morning to thank people for their tributes, writing: 'Morning twitter. I want to thank you all for the kind tributes and messages following the death of my dad.
'I've tried to answer and like as many as possible but the sheer volume has been staggering. Thank all you so much from me and the rest of the family.'
Beeny is pictured as Edward in the 1970s TV show Upstairs Downstairs
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