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'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.

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Rob Brydon: Ronnie Corbett 'was one of the special ones'

Comedian Rob Brydon Credit: PA

Comedian Rob Brydon has paid tribute to Ronnie Corbett saying he was a "truly great comedian, a great man and a great friend".

The Gavin and Stacey star is known for doing Ronnie Corbett impressions.

The pair also appeared together on the show Would I Lie To You? in 2010.

They relived the Two Ronnies sketch over the mix-up between "fork handles" and "four candles".

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