[Albion] RIP Ian Lavender

[Swimboy64]

Last of the original Dads Army cast
RIP

 

[Thunder Bolt]

The last one from Dad's Army to go. He was 77

Ian Lavender: Dad's Army star dies aged 77

Birmingham-born Lavender became a household name thanks to his role as Private Pike in the BBC sitcom.

www.bbc.co.uk

 

[Mackenzie]

Very sad.

RIP Ian

 

[Glawstergull]

RIP.

Stupid Boy.

 

[JBizzle]

Real end of an era, this. Very sad

 

[mejonaNO12 aka riskit]

5live broke the news by the presenter saying he starred in it alongside Captain Main-Wearing

 

[hart's shirt]

 

[Algernon]

Unfortunately his name has now gone on ze list.
R.I.P

 

[Westdene Seagull]

RIP Pike - classic comedy actor.

 

[dsr-burnley]

And apparently he was far from being a "stupid boy". He and Arthur Lowe (or perhaps it was John Laurie) used to compete for who could solve the Times crossword faster.

 

[vegster]

Sad that the last of the platoon has passed away. The genuine end of an era. RIP.

 

[Fignon's Ponytail]

Very sad news. I was born in 74, but grew up watching Dads Army as my parents loved it.
Still watch it now whenever I can, have the box-set, and loved the original movie version too.

Now the platoon is all back together, on parade....

RIP Pike

 

[Motogull]

He seemed a lovely chap and played his roles brilliantly. 77 is too young. I hope he went peacefully in his sleep.

 

[Beach Hut]

RIP, Pikey

 

[Bry Nylon]

Sad news. I very rarely get involved in the RIP threads, but Ian Lavender lived in the same town as me for many years (until he moved out to Suffolk a few years ago) and always came across as a lovely chap who wore his fame with great humility and generosity and not a little bemusement.

I'd frequently see him out and about, just going for a walk or doing a bit of shopping and invariably he'd get cries of of "Don't tell him, Pike!" or "You stupid boy!" as he was selecting a tin of Baxters soup or checking the date on a sliced loaf or queuing for the cashpoint. But he never seemed to mind, always smiled as it were the first time he'd heard it and would happily pose for selfies or pass a few minutes with people who wanted to tell him how much they loved Dad's Army.

At ease, Private Pike.

 

[Official Old Man]

Sad news.
"Don't tell him Pike" must be one of the most quoted lines from TV.
Saw Dad's Army at the Theatre Royal, Brighton, many many and even more many years ago.

 

[Guinness Boy]

One of my dad's favourite shows, always seemed to be on the telly at our house. Sad that they've all gone now

RIP Pike.

 

[Swimboy64]

It was the uncle Arthur bit that got me

 

[Worried Man Blues]

Brilliant program thanks Pike RIP

 

[LamieRobertson]

One of my dad's favourite shows, always seemed to be on the telly at our house. Sad that they've all gone now

RIP Pike.

The show is timeless imo

RIP Pike