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28 February 2002 | From wenn.com | See recent WENN news

British comedy legend Sir Spike Milligan, one of the founding fathers of 20th century comedy, has died at the age of 83. Along with fellow Goon stars Peter Sellers and Harry Secombe, Milligan influenced a whole generation of comedians, including the likes of the Monty Python team, with his surreal antics. He was the last of the comic trio, who delighted millions with their cult fifties radio show, to die. Milligan's agent, Norma Farnes, says, "He died this morning (February 27th). I believe it was from kidney failure." In addition to his television and radio projects, Milligan starred in several movies, including one based on the first volume of his autobiography, Adolf Hitler - My Part In His Downfall, in which he played his own father. His greatest fan was heir-to-the-British-throne Prince Charles, once famously labelled "a grovelling little bastard" on live television by Milligan. Milligan made it up with Charles after his remark by sending him a telegram saying, "I suppose a knighthood is out of the question now?" But it wasn't - Milligan was given an honorary knighthood two years ago. Charles was among the first to react after Milligan's death. A spokesman says, "The Prince of Wales is deeply saddened to hear the news. He knew Spike Milligan over many years and had a great affection for him."

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27 February 2002 | From Studio Briefing | See recent Studio Briefing news

Legendary British comedian Spike Milligan, who with Peter Sellers, Michael Bentine and Harry Secombe, created The Goons, the forerunners of Monty Python, has died at his home in Sussex at the age of 83, according to British news reports.

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