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Subject: Are You Being Served? actor Frank Thornton dies aged 92

Written By: Philip Eno on 03/18/13 at 6:54 am

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Frank Thornton, who played Captain Peacock in BBC comedy Are You Being Served? has died at the age of 92.

Thornton died peacefully in his sleep on Saturday, his agent David Daly said.

He was also known for his role as Truly in Last of the Summer Wine.

Thornton is survived by Beryl, his wife of 67 years, daughter Jane and their three grandchildren.

Subject: Re: Are You Being Served? actor Frank Thornton dies aged 92

Written By: Paul on 03/18/13 at 10:00 am

'Are you free, Captain Peacock?'

Well, sadly...he is now! RIP... :(

Subject: Re: Are You Being Served? actor Frank Thornton dies aged 92

Written By: Step-chan on 03/18/13 at 11:31 am

That's one of my favorite shows!

Sorry to hear about this.  :(

Subject: Re: Are You Being Served? actor Frank Thornton dies aged 92

Written By: ninny on 03/18/13 at 1:22 pm

This is sad news as I remember doing him for the celebrity of the day on his birthday. R.I.P. :\'(

Subject: Re: Are You Being Served? actor Frank Thornton dies aged 92

Written By: Zeb on 04/06/13 at 4:48 pm

My grandparents love to watch Brit-Coms on their PBS station and I grew up watching them with them on Saturday nights when I would visit. AYBS? was one of our faves. 8) Cool show...not cool that he died.

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