Bruce Montague

2022 - 8 - 19

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Butterflies actor Bruce Montague dies aged 83 (Times Series)

Bruce Montague, best known for playing Leonard Dunn in the BBC sitcom Butterflies, has died at the age of 83. The actor, originally from Kent, also appeared ...

He also played automobile tycoon Abner Dillon in a UK tour of classic stage musical 42nd Street, later reprising the role in the West End from 2017. “What a talent and what a career on stage and screen! The actor, originally from Kent, also appeared in the soaps Hollyoaks and Doctors and on stage in productions of 42nd Street and Funny Girl.

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Bruce Montague death: Butterflies, Hollyoaks and Doctor Who star ... (Daily Mail)

Butterflies star Bruce has died: Doctor Who and Hollyoaks actor passes away aged 83 as agent pays tribute to 'gent who will be sorely missed'. By Rebecca ...

What a talent and what a career on stage and screen! Sincere condolences to all his family and friends.' The TV legend also had an incredibly successful career on stage with performances as Mr Brownlow in Oliver! - They added: 'Such a gentleman and he will be sorely missed. 'Such a gentleman and he will be sorely missed. Bruce's co-star Joel Montague was left in shock on hearing the news of his passing and took to his Instagram to share a heartfelt tribute.

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Bruce Montague dead: Tribute to Hollyoaks, Butterflies and Doctor ... (WalesOnline)

An actor who starred in Channel 4 soap Hollyoaks as well as popular BBC sitcom Butterflies has died at the age of 83 after a long-running career.

Bruce was perhaps best known for his role as Leonard Dunn in the television sitcom Butterflies. What a talent and what a career on stage and screen! An actor who starred in Channel 4 soap Hollyoaks as well as popular BBC sitcom Butterflies has died at the age of 83 after a long-running career.

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Bruce Montague dead: Doctor Who and Hollyoaks star dies aged 83 (Metro)

Bruce Montague, who starred in Hollyoaks and in Doctor Who audio adventures, has died at the age of 83.

MORE : ‘What a talent and what a career on stage and screen! Montague starred in various stage productions throughout his life, including 42nd Street for a UK tour and on the West End as well as Casa Valentina, by playwright Harvey Fierstein. In the early 2000s, he appeared in the Doctor Who audio adventures The Genocide Machine and Sword of Orion voicing the role of Chief Librarian Elgin and Grash respectively. The actor’s death was confirmed by his talent agency Belfield & Ward, who shared a tribute on social media. [Hollyoaks](https://metro.co.uk/tv-soaps/hollyoaks/), Butterflies and [Doctor Who](https://metro.co.uk/tag/doctor-who/?ico=auto_link_entertainment_P1_LNK1) audio adventures, has died at the age of 83.

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Doctor Who and Hollyoaks star Bruce Montague dies as agent pays ... (Mirror.co.uk)

Bruce Montague, best known for his work on Doctor Who, Butterflies and Channel 4 soap Hollyoaks, has passed away at the age of 83.

One fan shared a sweet anecdote when remembering the late star, telling their Twitter followers: "Sorry to hear this. Alongside his glittering career on television, Bruce also treaded the boards - playing Mr. What a talent and what a career on stage and screen! RIP Sir, and thank you." directed by Sam Mendes at the London Palladium for 3 years. "Such a gentleman and he will be sorely missed.

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Bruce Montague dead: Butterflies and Doctor Who star dies aged 83 ... (Daily Express)

"Rest well darling man!" Bruce is best known for his role as Leonard Dunn in the BBC Two sitcom, Butterflies, which aired from 1978 until 1983. READ MORE: ...

Used to see him around Brighton and stop for a chat. What a talent and what a career on stage and screen! General Hospital actress, Judy Buxton, wrote: “How very sad to hear dear Bruce Montague has died. Beautifully written by Carla Lane, and a fabulous cast. Grease 2 star Maxwell Caulfield tweeted: “A truly darling man #BruceMontague and the very essence of an actor laddie. "Such a gentleman and he will be sorely missed.

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Doctor Who and Hollyoaks star Bruce Montague died aged 83 as ... (Scottish Daily Record)

Talent Agency Belfield and Ward announced Bruce's passing earlier this week, writing: "We are very sad to report that the glorious Bruce Montague has passed ...

"Very sad that Leonard - Bruce Montague has gone to the stage in the sky. Another fan sweetly said Bruce goes from "the stage to the sky", as they wrote: "I have great memories of watching Butterflies with my parents. One fan shared a sweet anecdote when remembering the late star, telling their Twitter followers: "Sorry to hear this. Bruce is survived by his wife, actress and novelist, Barbara Latham. Bruce would also be reunited with his Butterflies co-stars in his later years on TV - starring alongside Nicholas Lyndhurst in a 2013 episode of New Tricks, and sharing the screen with Wendy Craig in 2019 when they both appeared on BBC show Doctors. When I first met Bruce Montague, he recorded an answering machine message for my mother along the lines of the ones his character used to leave in Butterflies. Alongside his glittering career on television, Bruce also treaded the boards - playing Mr. The late actor was best known for his role as Leonard Dunn in the sitcom Butterflies, but also appeared in over 300 productions throughout his impressive career. What a talent and what a career on stage and screen! directed by Sam Mendes at the London Palladium for 3 years. Tributes have already begun pouring in for the much loved-star, with one fan taking to Twitter to write: "Sorry to hear that Bruce Montague, who played Abner Dillon in this production, died a couple of days ago." Such a gentleman and he will be sorely missed.

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Bruce Montague death: Doctor Who and Hollyoaks star dies aged 83 (The Independent)

Actor is being remembered as 'such a lovely gentleman and artist'

Bonnie Langford, who starred with Montague in 42nd Street, paid tribute to the actor on Twitter, writing: “Such a lovely gentleman and artist. [Terms of use,](https://www.independent.co.uk/service/user-policies-a6184151.html) [Cookie policy](https://www.independent.co.uk/service/cookie-policy-a6184186.html) and [Privacy notice.](https://www.independent.co.uk/service/privacy-policy-a6184181.html) A dream to work with on 42nd Street You’ll be missed xx.” In the latter, he starred as Leonard Dunn – a successful businessman and divorcee who the show’s lead, Wendy Craig’s Ria, contemplates having an affair with. [Privacy policy](https://policies.google.com/privacy?hl=en) and [Terms of service](https://policies.google.com/terms?hl=en) apply. Such a gentleman and he will be so sorely missed. 24/3/39-16/8/22.” [Butterflies](/topic/butterflies)to more recently Funny Girl & 42nd St. By clicking ‘Register’ you confirm that your data has been entered correctly and you have read and agree to our Registration is a free and easy way to support our truly independent journalism In the Sixties and Seventies, he starred in the TV shows Crane, The Link Men, Secret Army and the sitcom Butterflies, to name a few. [Doctor Who](/topic/doctor-who) audio dramas and [Hollyoaks](/topic/hollyoaks), has died at the age of 83.

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