Comic actor Sir Norman Wisdom has died aged 95, his son has confirmed.
The London-born comedian was known for his slapstick film roles in the 1950s and 1960s, famously for the character Norman Pitkin whose haplessness often frustrated boss Mr Grimsdale.
Sir Norman had suffered a series of strokes causing a decline in his health over the past six months.
His family said he passed away at Abbotswood nursing home on the Isle of Man on Monday evening.
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A statement said: "He had maintained a degree of independence until a few days ago. However, over the last few days his condition rapidly declined. He was in no pain or distress and peacefully passed over at 1846 on October 4."
The family asked for time to grieve a "much loved father and grandfather".
ONE of britains best loved actors
Will be sorely missed 
R.I.P norman ! YOU LEGEND
The London-born comedian was known for his slapstick film roles in the 1950s and 1960s, famously for the character Norman Pitkin whose haplessness often frustrated boss Mr Grimsdale.
Sir Norman had suffered a series of strokes causing a decline in his health over the past six months.
His family said he passed away at Abbotswood nursing home on the Isle of Man on Monday evening.
Continue reading the main story
Related stories
Obituary: Sir Norman Wisdom
A statement said: "He had maintained a degree of independence until a few days ago. However, over the last few days his condition rapidly declined. He was in no pain or distress and peacefully passed over at 1846 on October 4."
The family asked for time to grieve a "much loved father and grandfather".
ONE of britains best loved actors
R.I.P norman ! YOU LEGEND