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Gorden Kaye dead: ‘Allo ‘Allo! actor’s co-star Vicki Michelle leads moving tributes

Gorden Kaye dead: ‘Allo ‘Allo! actor’s co-star Vicki Michelle leads moving tributes
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Best known for his role as cafe owner Rene Artois in the hit comedy, it was announced this afternoon that Gorden had passed away aged 75.

The actor’s former agent confirmed to BBC news that he died at a care home this morning.

Co-star Vicki Michelle, best known for playing Yvette Carte-Blanche alongside Gorden in 'Allo 'Allo!, said: "So sad to hear news of Gorden Kaye. A brilliantly talented actor consummate professional, loved the world over. There'll never be another Rene."

Good Morning Britain's Piers Morgan continued: "RIP 'Allo 'Allo star Gordon Kaye, 75. Wonderful comedy actor."

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Actor Gorden Kaye, best known for playing René Artois in the TV series 'Allo 'Allo! who has died aged 75.

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Actor Gorden Kaye, best known for playing René Artois in the TV series 'Allo 'Allo! who has died aged 75.

So sad to hear news of Gorden Kaye. A brilliantly talented actor consummate professional, loved the world over. There'll never be another Rene.


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Former Dragon Den's star, Theo Paphitis, said: "Sad to hear about #GordenKaye. A brilliant comedic actor. #RIP #Rene."

Actor and comedy writer Greg McHugh, who played Howard in the Channel 4 comedy Fresh Meat, posted: "#GordonKaye was a master of his art. Very sad to hear of his passing. He lead 'Allo 'Allo with such a clever, warm and funny performance."

Shane Allen, controller of BBC comedy commissioning, commented: “Gorden Kaye was a terrific comic actor whose signature tole, Rene Artois, earned his place in the comedy hall of fame.

“He was instrumental in making ‘Allo ‘Allo! such a long-running and well-loved series. His work lives on and thoughts are with friends and loved ones at this sad time.”

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The British Comedy Society said: "We are deeply saddened to learn of the death of comedy star Gorden Kaye – 'Allo 'Allo!'s René – aged just 75."

Scottish comedian Brian "Limmy" Limond tweeted: "Had the pleasure of meeting Gorden Kaye aka Rene from 'Allo 'Allo at a charity do once. He was surprisingly down to earth, and VERY funny."

The actor played the lead role in the long-running BBC sitcom, centred on the exploits of resistance fighters in World War Two German-occupied France.

Appearing in all 84 episodes of ‘Allo ‘Allo!, Gorden's last role was in sketch show Revolver in 2004.

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