11-04-2025
Tributes pour in after Are You Being Served? Star Mike Berry dies aged 82
Tributes have started pouring in after the death of Are You Being Served? Star Mike Berry at the age of 82.
The sad news was revealed by his manager and friend Peter Stockton on Facebook.
He told fans: "It is with the deepest regret that I have to inform everyone that the legendary Mike Berry died peacefully this morning, his family members by his bedside.
"As we all know, Mike was an amazing, highly talented performer whose career spanned 64 years - his first Hit being the haunting Tribute to Buddy Holly in 1961.
"His last show on February 23rd at The Half Moon was a sell out, and was testimony to his superb talent.
"He was also a gifted actor, highlighted by his performances in the iconic comedy Are You Being Served.
"A tragic loss to our world of music, and I hope that he is now having a laugh with many of his old pals up in Heaven."
Many took to social media to share tributes to the man, with one user writing: "Very sorry to hear that Mike Berry has died this morning. Mr. Spooner in Are you being served, and in the charts with sunshine of your smile."
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Another said: "Truly sorry to read that Mike Berry, pop star and the last surviving regular cast member of Are You Being Served? has passed away."
According to The Sun, Berry was originally best known for his 1963 hit song Don't You Think It's Time before becoming an actor.
Previously, he said he had no intention of getting into acting before finding success in TV adverts and with his role as Worzel Gummidge in 1979.
Just two years later, he joined the cast of Are You Being Served? And remained on the show until 1985.
Earlier this year, the star performed at a sold-out show at the Half Moon live music pub in London.
