The Two Ronnies is a British sketch show which aired on BBC1 from 1971 to 1987. It featured the double act of Ronnie Barker and Ronnie Corbett, the Two Ronnies of the.Ronnie Corbett dies aged 8. Anne Hart and two daughters. Tributes have been paid to British comedy icon Ronnie Corbett - who died aged 8. The comedian - who is best known for his appearances alongside Ronnie Barker in The Two Ronnies in the 1. It is understood the entertainer, who had previously recovered from two bouts of ill health, had been unwell in recent months. His wife, Anne Hart, with whom he celebrated his golden wedding anniversary last year, and the couple's two daughters, actresses Emma and Sophie Corbett, were at his side when he died. A statement from his publicist this morning said: 'Ronnie Corbett CBE, one of the nation's best- loved entertainers, passed away this morning, surrounded by his loving family. They have asked that their privacy is respected at this very sad time.' British comedian Ronnie Corbett - best known for his role in The Two Ronnies - has died aged 8. He is survived by his wife of 5. Anne Hart (right), and the couple's two daughters, who were with him when he passed away. In what is believed to be the last photo of Corbett in public, he was pictured with his wife leaving The Ivy restaurant in London in January. Corbett is most famous for his appearances with Ronnie Barker in The Two Ronnies in the 7. His friend Barker died in 2. Friend and long- time colleague Sir Bruce Forsyth said in a statement: 'I am so very sad to hear the news about Ronnie.'I have lost a close and very dear friend and we have all lost one of the greatest comedians and entertainers this country has known. My thoughts are with Anne and his family.'Sir Bruce later said that Corbett was 'very adaptable', adding: 'He could work with anybody, even me. He was a one of a kind and a half.'We loved rehearsing together. We had a sense of humour around each other - he took me for what I was and I took him for what he was.' Talking about their golfing trips together, Sir Bruce said: 'We had some lovely times.. I wish I could always laugh at golf the way I did with him. I loved that he would self- deprecate.. Oh, I will miss him, what a lovely man.'Sir Michael Parkinson, another close friend of Corbett's, said of the star: 'He was a very easy man to love. He was a perfect companion. He could tell good stories. The Two Ronnies Christmas Special 1987 - Duration: 49:25. The Graham Norton Show 2009 S5x03 Ronnie Corbett, Ricky Gervais Part 1. With Ronnie Barker, Ronnie Corbett. Long running BBC comedy show consisting of sketches and humourous musical routines involving the large Ronnie Barker and the small. He was very rarely depressed.'Anne, his wife, she'll be distraught. I mean, it was a great marriage. They've been together for many, many years, and it was a very loving partnership. We were just mates and I shall miss him terribly.'Monty Python star Michael Palin, who wrote for The Two Ronnies, said Corbett specialised in 'a lovely sort of mischief', adding: 'His eyes twinkled.'He said: 'Ronnie Corbett was an immensely likeable man and an immensely accomplished performer. Ronald Balfour 'Ronnie' Corbett, CBE (4 December 1930 – 31 March 2016) was a Scottish stand-up comedian, actor, writer, and broadcaster, best known for his long. Ronnie Corbett, a diminutive British comedian with an outsized personality, died Thursday at the age of 85. He was one of the country's best-loved. He was a joy to write for because he always tried to do his best for you.'He was one of the fortunate few who could tell jokes that would reduce audiences to helpless laughter, and also create rounded and believable characters that you instantly warmed to.'Prime Minister David Cameron tweeted: 'Ronnie Corbett had the rare talent of making all generations laugh. He'll be remembered as one of the all- time great comedians.'Flowers, tributes and four candles lay by the life- size portrait sculpture for comedian Ronnie Corbett in Charles Street, Croydon, south London, today (left). Right: Corbett and daughter Emma are pictured together attending a launch party at the Savoy, London in April 2. Tributes have been paid to the star from around the world of entertainment on Twitter. Thousands of fans have also taken to the social network. Corbett died with his wife Anne and daughters Sophie and Emma by is side. The family are pictured together at an after party in 2. Corbett featured with John Cleese and Ronnie Barker in the famous class sketch on the Frost Report in 1. He also played the disgruntled shopkeeper in the classic, Four Candles, sketch, which first aired in 1. Corbett was happy to joke about his short stature in sketches and commercials. He is pictured here in a Pizza Hut advert in 1. Corbett spent his life on TV and radio, appearing in programmes including sketch show The Frost Report, the sitcom Sorry! He most recently starred in the Radio 4 sitcom When The Dog Dies. Corbett collapsed at a dinner to celebrate him being awarded a CBE in 2. Ronnie had a great sense of silliness. He could do the serious stuff as well but there was a lovely sort of mischief, his eyes twinkled. Michael Palin His wife later said her husband had been taking a 'considerable amount of medication' following a knee operation and she believed the drugs contributed to his collapse. He was also hospitalised with gall bladder problems in 2. In March 2. 01. 4, his wife spoke out following reports he was considering retiring follow the health scare. She said he was continuing with 'contracts and commercials that he is working on'. The 5ft 1in entertainer has divided his time in recent years between his homes in Croydon, south London and Gullane, East Lothian, which is not far from his birthplace of Edinburgh. The Scottish home is also close to a number of seaside golf courses, which Corbett - who was famous for his love of the game - enjoyed in his later years. Fans and figures from the world of entertainment have also flooded Twitter with tributes to the entertainer. TV star David Walliams tweeted: 'Goodbye my friend and comedy idol #Ronnie. Corbett Thank you for all the laughs. It was the greatest honour to know and work with you.'Corbett collapsed at a meal to celebrate his CBE in 2. Corbett's friend Sir Bruce Forsyth (left in 1. Right: Corbett with Prince Charles in 2. John Cleese, who appeared with Corbett and Barker in a famous Frost Report sketch about social class in 1. Twitter: 'Just heard about Ronnie C. He had the best timing I've ever watched. He was a great, kind mentor and a wonderfully witty companion.' Ricky Gervais tweeted: 'RIP the lovely, funny legend Ronnie Corbett. It was an absolute honour & joy to have known him.' We've lost one of our smallest fans. Alan Pardew, manager of Corbett's beloved Crystal Palace football team Rob Brydon said: 'So saddened that Ronnie Corbett has passed away. A truly great comedian, a great man and a great friend. He was one of the special ones.'Stand- up comedian Nick Harris added: 'RIP Ronnie Corbett. Massive loss.'Tony Hall, director- general of the BBC, said: 'Ronnie Corbett was a wonderful comic and entertainer. A man of great charm and warmth who brought laughter and joy to millions. He was quite simply one of the true greats of British comedy. Our thoughts are with his family and friends at this difficult time.' And Ken Dodd added: 'He excelled in all different branches of show business, he was a brilliant actor, an excellent comedian, a wonderful storyteller. His timing was superb.'Ronnie was a very good, nice person. He was a very good friend and a brilliant little man - he was a great personality. Corbett will be best remembered for his role in classic sketches in the Two Ronnies, as well as his monologues delivered from a large armchair. Among the most famous of his sketches was the Four Candles sketch, which is named on nearly every list of the nation's favourite TV moments. His co- star Barker died of heart failure in 2. He will be remembered for his monologues delivered from an armchair (left) during episodes of the Two Ronnies. In recent years, he had spent a lot of time enjoying his love of golf. Corbett with his wife Anne and two daughters Sophie and Emma, who is pictured holding Corbett's first grandchild, Robert, in 1. The small screen aside, Corbett's talents also extended to the theatre and big screen. He starred in a host of theatre productions such as The Seven Year Itch and Out Of Order. In 1. 99. 6, Corbett appeared in John Cleese's follow- up to A Fish Called Wanda, Fierce Creatures. He played a sealion- keeper at a zoo, but he said his worst experience on the film was when he had to carry 'a very smelly baby ostrich'. He also had roles in big- name titles such as Top Of The Form, You're Only Young Once, Casino Royale, and No Sex Please, We're British. Corbett said of his iconic status in 2. I do find the national treasure thing very touching. Actually, it brings a tear to my eye when people call me that.'As well as a lover of golf, Corbett also supported Crystal Palace, the local team to his home in south London. The club's current manager Alan Pardew said today: 'We've lost one of our smallest fans.' Television star Ronnie Corbett became one of Britain's best- loved entertainers as one half of The Two Ronnies but insisted being called a National Treasure brought a 'tear to his eye'Ronnie Corbett quickly became a much- loved actor, comedian, broadcaster and writer. He was most famous for his roles in the sketch comedy series The Two Ronnies. But he also managed to make a name for himself in the sitcom Sorry, which ran for seven years. Corbett was born in Edinburgh in 1. William Balfour and mother Annie Elizabeth. He was the eldest member of his family, with a brother six years younger and sister 1. After leaving the Royal High School in the Scottish capital, Corbett decided not to go to university and instead pursued his dream career in acting - a love which formed while he attended a church youth club. Ronnie Corbett (pictured, right, with his newborn daughter Emma) quickly became a much- loved actor, comedian, broadcaster and writer. Ronnie with his family when he received his OBE at Buckingham Palace from the Queen in 1. He would return for a CBE in 2. But his dreams were put on hold when he had to do compulsory national service in the RAF - during which he became the shortest officer in the British Forces at the time at 5ft 1ins. After his National Service ended in the 1. London to finally pursue his career as an actor. He started off by playing roles as a schoolboy roles in films due to his height. He rose to fame shortly after working with Ronnie Barker in The Frost Report between 1.
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