Well-loved actor Clive Swift has passed away at the age of 82 after battling a short illness.
The Keeping Up Appearances actor, who played Richard Bucket in the BBC series between 1990 and 1995, leaves behind an impressive legacy on the big and small screen.
A representative for the actor confirmed that he died on Friday morning after a brief illness.
Clive Swift: Keeping Up Appearances star dies at 82 https://t.co/0GQJ6Kq0Jj
— BBC News (UK) (@BBCNews) February 1, 2019
As well as his most famous role as the long-suffering husband of social climber Hyacinth Bucket, he enjoyed an illustrious career which started in 1965 and continued until his most recent role in Midsomer Murders in 2017.
Fans have voiced their sadness at the news of his death and have paid tribute to the star on social media.
So sad to hear Clive Swift has passed away …loved Keeping up appearances 😔❤️ RIP pic.twitter.com/w7dp0GdiXm
— Sara (@SaraMurphy72) February 1, 2019
Clive Swift: Keeping Up Appearances star dies aged 82 😢😢😢😢😢RIP Richard pic.twitter.com/KTAfPW5xAI
— Mik Billy Kydd 🏴 ✈️ 🐺 (@IclouMik) February 1, 2019
RIP #CliveSwift pic.twitter.com/aTrt7eWg8J
— Steven George-Hilley (@StevenGeorgia) February 1, 2019
R.I.P Clive Swift 😭 Richard and Hyacinth were my favourite. #KeepingUpAppearances pic.twitter.com/C5iChqkvRH
— Simone ✨ (@simonebeee) February 1, 2019
Read more: Pregnant Meghan Markle braves the snow with Prince Harry for royal visit
Clive – who was classically trained with the Royal Shakespeare Company – also appeared in the BBC adaptation of The Barchester Chronicles, and just over a decade ago he starred as Mr. Copper in the 2007 Doctor Who Christmas special.
Meanwhile, he also made a name in films as he took on the role of Sir Ector in John Boorman’s 1981 movie Excalibur.
Some fans celebrated his earlier work on social media today.
Some of my favourite things to watch Clive Swift in.
Dead of Night: The Exorcism (1972)
A Warning To The Curious (1972)
Shadows: And Now For My Next Trick (1978)
Doctor Who: Revelation of the Daleks (1985) pic.twitter.com/dyyXnZx3lI— Jon (@accordingtoJonD) February 1, 2019
Read more: Mock The Week comedian Jeremy Hardy dies aged 57
Clive was married to novelist Margaret Drabble between 1960 and 1975, and he had three children.
Sadly, his daughter Rebecca died of cancer in April 2017, aged 53.
Acting and television is in his family, with his son Joe, 53, known for appearing on Gardeners’ World and other botanical series.
While his other son Adam is a political philosopher and sociologist, his brother David – who passed away aged 86 in 2016 – was also an actor, and starred in the likes of Drop the Dead Donkey and War and Peace.
Leave us a comment on our Facebook page @EntertainmentDailyFix and let us know what you think of this story.