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Yahoo
11-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
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." Former Coronation Street star dies aged 72 as family pay tribute Rare update on Coronation Street icon Eileen Derbyshire shared decade after exit 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.
Telegraph
11-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Telegraph
Are You Being Served? star Mike Berry dies aged 82
TV's Are You Being Served? star Mike Berry has died aged 82. The actor and singer, known for hits including Tribute to Buddy Holly and The Sunshine of Your Smile, performed his last show in February. Berry's manager and friend Peter Stockton shared the news of his death on Friday, saying in a Facebook post that 'the legendary Mike Berry died peacefully this morning, his family members by his bedside'. He paid tribute to the 'highly talented performer whose career spanned 64 years'. Berry found fame as Mr Spooner in Are You Being Served? and had his first hit as a singer in 1961. He also featured in the children's TV series Worzel Gummidge in the late 1970s and early 1980s. Stockton revealed that Berry's final show was held at The Half Moon pub and venue in London in late February, saying: 'It was a sell out, and was testimony to his superb talent.' Stockton added that Berry '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.' Berry was originally best known for his hits as a musician before becoming an actor. He never planned to have an acting career until he was cast in Worzel Gummidge in 1979. Two years later, he joined the cast of Are You Being Served? and remained on the show until it wrapped up in 1985. Berry, who was known as 'The British Buddy Holly', also toured in the 60s with The Beatles and The Rolling Stones. More recently, in 2016, he auditioned for the fifth series of The Voice but was not successful. The following year, and again in 2019, he went on tour with The Solid Gold Rock'n'Roll Show alongside the Wildcats. His final show in London, on February 23, was sold-out and the performer was said to have been 'on terrific form'.
The Independent
11-04-2025
- Entertainment
- The Independent
Mike Berry death: Singer and last surviving Are You Being Served? star dies, aged 82
Singer Mike Berry, who was the last surviving star of the BBC sitcom Are You Being Served?, has died, aged 82. The British star, who starred in the much-loved series as Mr Spooner from 1981 to 1985, died peacefully at his home on Friday, 11 April. Berry's manager and friend, Peter Stockton, announced the news on Facebook. '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,' he wrote. As well as Are You Being Served?, Berry also appeared in 23 episodes of the original Worzel Gummidge series, playing Mr Peters from 1979 to 1981. Berry launched his career in the entertainment industry as a singer and had two hit singles in the Sixties: 'Don't You Think It's Time' and 'Tribute to Buddy Holly'. At the time, he was referred to as Britain's answer to 'Peggy Sue' singer Buddy Holly. The singer toured with both The Beatles and The Rolling Stones as he rose to fame and had another hit in the Eighties with 'Sunshine of Your Smile'. Most recently, Berry played a sold-out show at the Half Moon pub in Putney, London, with backing from the band The Outlaws. Stockton said of his friend's career: '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 23 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,' he continued. 'And I hope that he is now having a laugh with many of his old pals up in heaven.' Tributes to Berry were quickly posted online following the news. His friend David Stark added: 'I knew Mike for almost 50 years since 1976, one of the nicest guys in the biz always with a laugh and a smile. 'His excellent sold-out show at the Half Moon Putney was only a few weeks ago, he was on terrific form and was due to do another one in the summer,' he added. 'Very, very sad news indeed, RIP Mike you will be missed by everyone who knew you and your music for all these years.' 'Still think of him as young Mr Spooner,' another person added. 'Lovely man, I heard.'
