Dads Army star Bill Pertwee dies
Bill Pertwee, who played Warden Hodges in Dad's Army, has died.
Dad's Army star Bill Pertwee 'died peacefully'
The agent of Dad's Army star Bill Pertwee said he died peacefully with his family around him. The actor, who was 86, was known for his role as the air raid warden Hodges in the classic 1970s' comedy. In 2007 he was made an MBE by the Queen.
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