'Comedy great' Ronnie Corbett dies aged 85
Ronnie Corbett, one of Britain's best-loved entertainers, has died aged 85, surrounded by his family, his publicist has said.
Corbett 'had the best timing I've ever watched'
Comedian John Cleese paid tribute to friend and former colleague Ronnie Corbett today by crediting him with having "the best timing I've ever watched".
Cleese worked with Corbett on The Frost Report, the 60s comedy show the diminutive comedian credited with "turning his life around", as well as featuring as a star guest in The Two Ronnies.
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Sir Bruce 'unlikely' to attend Ronnie Corbett's funeral
The veteran entertainer is still recovering after surgery following a fall at his home last October, according to his manager.
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'Ronnie Corbett is irreplaceable', says Tarbuck
Comedian Ronnie Corbett is "irreplaceable" his friend Jimmy Tarbuck has declared today as he paid a touching tribute to the star.
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Ronnie Corbett: 'Comedy great' dies aged 85
Corbett, one of Britain's best-loved entertainers, passed away surrounded by his family.