Tom Owen, best known for his role as Tom Simmonite in the BBC sitcom “Last of the Summer Wine,” has passed away at the age of 73.
The actor had been a part of the long-running sitcom for a decade, from 2000 to 2010.
His involvement in the show continued a family legacy, as his father, Bill Owen, had also portrayed a character in the series.
A statement from Tom’s family, released on Tuesday (November 8), announced: “He passed away peacefully and is survived by his two children, James and William, and ex-wife, Mary.”
Fans have been expressing their grief for the late actor on social media.
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