John Bird: Actor and comedian hailed as ‘one of the greatest satirists’ dies aged 86
Actor and comedian John Bird has died aged 86.
Tributes have been pouring in from fans and fellow performers alike, with Rory Bremner describing him as “one of the greatest satirists”.
The pair - alongside the late John Fortune, made up the trio of the iconic TV series Bremner, Bird and Fortune.
Running between 1999 and 2009, it was nominated for numerous Bafta Awards across its 16 seasons.
Bird’s impressive career, of course, stretches back further than the 90s.
He was part of the satire boom in the Sixties and appeared regularly in shows including That Was The Week That Was.
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