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14 November 2019

How many Last of the Summer Wine actors are still alive?

But this week the sun finally set on the crazy gang as its last survivor, Peter Sallis, who played mild-mannered Cleggy, passed away aged 96. He had outlived his screen pals by many years. Michael Bates , who was Cyril, died in 1978, aged 57, followed in 1999 by Compo actor Bill Owen, at 85.

Why did Brian Wilde leave?

Last of the Summer Wine Wilde saw the long-running series gather momentum and continue its success; he stayed with the series for nine years, before leaving in 1985 to work on other projects.

What happened to Cyril Blamire?

Cyril Blamire – Michael Bates He later appeared in It Ain’t Half Hot Mum, from 1974-1977. He appeared in several films including Stanley Kubrick’s A Clockwork Orange in 1971. He died of cancer in 1978 – both of his parents survived him.

What was Bill Owen’s last episode?

This was the last ever episode to be filmed with Bill Owen as Compo and finished filming days before he died….

Last Post and Pigeon
Season -, Episode –
Air date	2 January 2000
Episode guide
Previous Ironing Day	Next Lipstick and Other Problems

Was Brian Wilde married?

Eva Stuartm. 1960–2008

Why did Billy leave Last of the Summer Wine?

Due to his popularity, he was made a regular character in the 2001 series. Billy was last seen at the end of the 27th series following the departure of Keith Clifford from the show to pursue other work at the time.

Where is Brian Wilde buried?

Harwood Park Crematorium

How old is Bill Owen?

85 years (1914–1999)

Are Bill Owen and Peter Sallis buried next to each other?

Owen is buried in the churchyard of St John’s Parish Church, Upperthong, near his beloved town of Holmfirth in Yorkshire, the home of Last of the Summer Wine. His co-star Peter Sallis was buried next to him after his death aged 96 in June 2017.

What was compos real name?

Compo Simmonite

William Simmonite
Portrayed by	Bill Owen (Last of the Summer Wine) Paul Wyett (First of the Summer Wine)
In-universe information
Alias	Compo Simmonite “that tatty little ‘Erbert”
Species	Human

What did Compo keep in his matchbox?

Compo talked now and again about when they were kids in school about having scabs on their knees. My second guess would be it was a cockroach. Compo pulled a flower off it’s stem (in the Cafe if I recall correctly) and put it into the matchbox saying something like ‘There you go darling’.

What is Peter Sallis worth?

Peter Sallis net worth: Peter Sallis was an English actor who had a net worth of $10 million. Peter Sallis was born in Twickenham, Middlesex, England in Februaryed away in June 2017. He became known as the voice of Wallace in the Wallace and Gromit film series.

Where was Bill Owen buried?

Upperthong

When did Tom Owen leave Last of the Summer Wine?

2010

What happened to Wesley in The Last of the Summer Wine?

Wharmby made his debut in Last of the Summer Wine in 1982, as Wesley Pegden, the boilersuit wearing, tinkering mechanic and would be inventor. Gordon died of cancer on, aged 68. Wharmby and his wife Muriel had no children.

Who replaced Bill Owen Last of the Summer Wine?

Brian Wilde

Who does Wallace’s voice now?

Benjamin Whitehead

How long did last of the summer wine run?

37 years