Tom Owen

Last Of The Summer Wine star Tom Owen passed away aged 73. His family confirmed his death in a statement.

I think he would be very happy that I’ve taken his place." They had known him for all those years as well. "Dad loved the show and I think he would be very proud that it is going to continue, and in a way it’s continuing in his memory. After leaving school, Tom started his long career in acting. They had all been through a traumatic shock when Dad died. "It was emotional, but very early on I decided the only way I could tackle it was by being a professional," he explained.