Jack Smethurst

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Love Thy Neighbour star Jack Smethurst dies peacefully while ... (Daily Mail)

The actor was known for playing Eddie Booth in the controversial sitcom which aired from 1972 to 1976 on ITV; The show told the stories two neighbours, ...

He has starred in TV shows such as Marple, Lewis, and Casualty. His son Adam posted a tribute to the star after his death, saying: 'Today we said farewell to our dear Dad. He was much loved and brought joy to many. It's been a chequered career but it's been a rewarding one. Our entire family give thanks to a long and fruitful life. In addition to Love Thy Neighbour, Eddie appeared in The Love Of Ada, Carry On Sergeant, The Rag Trade; Dinnerladies, Here's Harry, Watch Your Stern and Doctor At Large. - In addition to Love Thy Neighbour, Eddie appeared in The Love Of Ada, Carry On Sergeant, The Rag Trade; Dinnerladies, Here's Harry, Watch Your Stern and Doctor At Large

Jack Smethurst, star of hit 70s sitcom Love Thy Neighbour, dies ... (Manchester Evening News)

Tributes have been paid to a legendary Manchester actor Jack Smethurst. Smethurst, who starred in the 70s sitcom Love Thy Neighbour sadly passed away at the ...

He also featured in shows such as Heartbeat, Coronation Street, For The Love of Ada, Carry on Sergeant and films such as The Rag Trade, dinnerladies, Here's Harry, Watch Your Stern and Doctor At Large. From Collyhurst, he is best known for portraying bigoted working class fool Eddie Booth in the hit 1970s comedy series Love Thy Neighbour. Smethurst, who starred in the 70s sitcom Love Thy Neighbour sadly passed away at the age of 89 surrounded by his family.

Tributes pour in after Love Thy Neighbour star Jack Smethurst dies ... (LBC)

Love Thy Neighbour star Jack Smethurst has died aged 89, at home while surrounded by his family.

He was great fun to work with. Our entire family give thanks to a long and fruitful life. He wrote: "Today we said farewell to our dear Dad. He was much loved and brought joy to many.

Jack Smethurst dead: Love Thy Neighbour actor dies at home ... (Daily Express)

JACK SMETHURST has died aged 89, it has been confirmed. Jack Smethurst died at home while surrounded by his family. The TV star, 89, was best known for ...

"Our west end run was a riot. Our entire family give thanks to a long and fruitful life.— Adam Smethurst �� (@adamsmet66) He was a thoughtful and excellent actor…" "I will always have fond memories of the times we spent together. Jack Smethurst died at home while surrounded by his family. JACK SMETHURST has died aged 89, it has been confirmed.

Jack Smethurst dead: Love Thy Neighbour actor dies aged 89 at ... (Mirror.co.uk)

Love Thy Neighbour actor Jack Smethurst was best known for his role as Eddie Booth in the controversial sitcom.

He rose to television fame through 70s sitcoms such as For the Love of Ada and Love Thy Neighbour. He had an accomplished film and stage career also. While another commented: "Deeply saddened to hear of the passing of actor Jack Smethurst aged 89. I think people are a lot more adaptable now in accepting that an actor who was playing one role is playing a different role this time.

Sitcom star Jack Smethurst dies aged 89 - News - British Comedy ... (British Comedy Guide)

Jack Smethurst, best known as Eddie Booth in ITV sitcom Love Thy Neighbour, has died at the age of 89.

I think people are a lot more adaptable now in accepting that an actor who was playing one role is playing a different role this time. People would come in and go, 'No, it can't be...' And I knew nothing about flowers." "A friend of mine had a flower shop in Harrow-on-the-Hill and I worked there.

Jack Smethurst dead aged 89 – Love Thy Neighbour actor dies ... (The Sun)

LOVE Thy Neighbour's Jack Smethurst has passed away aged 89.The actor was made famous for his role as Eddie Booth in the controversial sitcom.The acto.

It's been a chequered career but it's been a rewarding one. He will be greatly missed." Always had time for his fans and a hilarious tale to tell. The show's writers insisted in 2003 that the sitcom had both anti-black and anti-white elements, and that it was a kind of mutual racism. He was great fun to work with. Rudolph Walker, who played the black neighbour, Will Reynolds, wrote in The Guardian in 2001 that the show is about "a black guy and a white guy being damned stupid".