Robin Parkinson

2022 - 5 - 11

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'Allo 'Allo! and Young Ones actor Robin Parkinson dies with family ... (MyLondon)

Robin, who was from Coventry, was also well known for voicing children's TV series Button Moon and lent his acting chops to feature in the 1980s TV adverts for ...

'Allo 'Allo! actor Robin Parkinson has died at the age of 92 surrounded by his close family and friends. After he became a household name for his role as Monsieur Ernest Leclerc, Robin then performed as Monsieur Ernest Leclerc in the West End and toured Australia in the 1990s. A statement issued on behalf of the actor's family said: "Robin Parkinson, actor, known for 'Allo 'Allo and as the voice of Button Moon, has died peacefully at the age of 92 with his wife and daughters by his side."

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Coventry's 'Allo 'Allo actor Robin Parkinson dies aged 92 (Coventry Live)

His career began right here in Coventry at the Belgrade Theatre.

Coventry actor Robin Parkinson, best known for his role in comedy classic 'Allo 'Allo, has died at the age of 92. His career spanned more than four decades in film, theatre and television including a number of TV series such as Girls About Town, The Many Wives Of Patrick, The Young Ones, It Ain't Half Hot Mum, On The Buses and Rising Damp. He also reprised his 'Allo 'Allo! role as Monsieur Ernest Leclerc for the West End stage version and tour of Australia in the 1990s. A statement issued on behalf of the family said: "Robin Parkinson, actor, known for 'Allo 'Allo and as the voice of Button Moon, has died peacefully at the age of 92 with his wife and daughters by his side."

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Robin Parkinson, 'Allo 'Allo' Ernest Leclerc actor dies, aged 92 as ... (Wandsworth Guardian)

Parkinson was best knows for his role in 'Allo 'Allo! as well as Dad's Army, The Many Wives Of Patrick and The Young Ones.

Vicki Michelle, who played the role of Yvette Carte-Blanche in 'Allo! 'Allo!, paid tribute to her former castmate by saying: "Oh No Wonderful Robin Parkinson has Passed. Fabulous as Monsieur Le Clerc and a truly lovely man. Oh No Wonderful Robin Parkinson has Passed. Fabulous as Monsieur Le Clerc and a truly lovely man. RIP." Another Twitter user posted: "Sad news. RIP Robin— Vicki Michelle MBE 💙 (@vickimichelle) #RobinParkinson #AlloAllo #MonsieurleClerc @mimilabonqu pic.twitter.com/b8SfINp1LL May 10, 2022 RIP".

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'Allo 'Allo actor Robin Parkinson passes away at age 92 (Independent.ie)

Robin Parkinson, known for his role in 'Allo 'Allo!, has died aged 92.

Parkinson was also well known as the voice of children's TV series Button Moon and for the 1980s TV adverts for Tunes and Babycham. He also reprised his 'Allo 'Allo! role as Monsieur Ernest Leclerc for the West End stage version and tour of Australia in the 1990s. A statement issued on behalf of the family said: "Robin Parkinson, actor, known for 'Allo 'Allo and as the voice of Button Moon, has died peacefully at the age of 92 with his wife and daughters by his side."

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'Allo 'Allo! star Robin Parkinson dies, aged 92 (Radio Times)

'Allo 'Allo! actor Robin Parkinson has died at the age of 92. Advertisement. The comedy star was a regular on screens in the 1970s and 1980s, ...

RIP Robin." She wrote: "Oh No Wonderful Robin Parkinson has passed. Parkinson was also well known as the narrator of Button Moon, the 1980s children’s favourite which saw characters made from kitchen utensils travel to a Moon made from a button in a homemade rocket ship.

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'Allo 'Allo! actor Robin Parkinson sadly dies aged 92 (Free Radio)

Allo 'Allo! actor Robin Parkinson has sadly died peacefully at the aged 92, surrounded by his wife and daughters.

We are truly thankful for the outpouring of love and support and ask that we all unite to ensure Tom's light continues to shine for his beautiful children. Bridget Everett wrote: 'A beloved character actor, his love of his hometown of Chicago and his family were the cornerstones of his life. It read: 'It is with the heaviest of hearts that we confirm Tom passed away peacefully earlier today with all of his family by his side. Professional skater Sean Rice sadly died at the age of 49 in January, with his former Dancing On Ice colleagues paying tribute online. His wife Kelsey confirmed the hearbreaking news in a statement. Our hearts are broken, Tom was the centre of our world and we can't imagine life without his infectious smile and energetic presence. His family confirmed the news in a statement that said: ' 'Our hearts are broken to announce that the incomparable Meat Loaf passed away tonight with his wife Deborah by his side. Only Fools and Horses actor Ron Pember sadly died at the age of 87 in March, with his grandson Paul confirming the news. Oscar-winning lyricist Marilyn Bergman died at the age of 93 in January. Throughout her career she worked with her husband Alan to write songs for stage shows and films. The family requests privacy at this time." The bereaved are deep in their sorrow at the sudden sadness. A statement from his family said: "He had been a dedicated member of parliament for Birmingham Erdington since 2010.

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'Allo 'Allo! actor Robin Parkinson, 1929-2022 - Obituary (Daily Express)

'Allo 'Allo! actor Robin Parkinson, who played Monsieur Ernest Leclerc in the BBC wartime sitcom, has died aged 92.

Coventry-born Parkinson, who played the twin of Roger “It is I, Leclerc” in ’Allo ’Allo!, reprised his role in the TV series, which ran from 1982 to 1992, for a West End stage version and a tour of Australia in the 1990s. Parkinson took over the role of Ernest Leclerc during series seven of sitcom, after the death of actor Derek Royle in 1990. His career spanned more than four decades in film, theatre and television including a number of TV series such as Girls About Town, The Many Wives Of Patrick, The Young Ones and Rising Damp. He narrated 1980s children’s TV series Button Moon and featured in adverts for Tunes and Babycham.

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Robin Parkinson, 'Allo 'Allo' Ernest Leclerc actor dies, aged 92 as ... (North Wales Chronicle)

Parkinson was best knows for his role in 'Allo 'Allo! as well as Dad's Army, The Many Wives Of Patrick and The Young Ones.

Vicki Michelle, who played the role of Yvette Carte-Blanche in 'Allo! 'Allo!, paid tribute to her former castmate by saying: "Oh No Wonderful Robin Parkinson has Passed. Fabulous as Monsieur Le Clerc and a truly lovely man. Oh No Wonderful Robin Parkinson has Passed. Fabulous as Monsieur Le Clerc and a truly lovely man. RIP." Another Twitter user posted: "Sad news. RIP Robin— Vicki Michelle MBE 💙 (@vickimichelle) #RobinParkinson #AlloAllo #MonsieurleClerc @mimilabonqu pic.twitter.com/b8SfINp1LL May 10, 2022 RIP".

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Robin Parkinson, 'Allo 'Allo' Ernest Leclerc actor dies, aged 92 as ... (Bridport and Lyme Regis News)

Parkinson was best knows for his role in 'Allo 'Allo! as well as Dad's Army, The Many Wives Of Patrick and The Young Ones.

Vicki Michelle, who played the role of Yvette Carte-Blanche in 'Allo! 'Allo!, paid tribute to her former castmate by saying: "Oh No Wonderful Robin Parkinson has Passed. Fabulous as Monsieur Le Clerc and a truly lovely man. Oh No Wonderful Robin Parkinson has Passed. Fabulous as Monsieur Le Clerc and a truly lovely man. RIP." Another Twitter user posted: "Sad news. RIP Robin— Vicki Michelle MBE 💙 (@vickimichelle) #RobinParkinson #AlloAllo #MonsieurleClerc @mimilabonqu pic.twitter.com/b8SfINp1LL May 10, 2022 RIP".

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