John Inman Has Died, Thanks For All The Laughs

I don't know how well known this actor is in North America, but I'm sure many of our British members grew up with him on the TV.

28 June 1935 – 8 March 2007

Actor John Inman, most famous for the comedy Are You Being Served?, has died in London aged 71, his spokesman said.

Inman made his name in the 1970s show as Mr Humphries, whose catchphrase "I'm free!" entered popular culture.

In recent years he was a pantomime regular, most often taking the role of the dame. He also made appearances in BBC comedy show Revolver in 2004.

The Preston-born actor died in hospital and had been suffering from a Hepatitis A infection for some time.


Wendy Richard and John Inman
John was one of the wittiest and most inventive actors I've ever worked with
Wendy Richard

Wendy Richard's tribute

The infection, usually caused by eating contaminated food......
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He was such a talented man, I'm sorry to see him pass.




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