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Who was Gary Waldhorn ?

Vicar Of Dibley star Gary Waldhorn has died at the age of 78.

The actor was best known for playing upbeat councilman David Horton in every episode of the popular sitcom from 1994 to 2007.

His most recent appearance was in a Christmas special, The Vicar Of Dibley In Lockdown, alongside star Dawn French, who plays the Reverend Geraldine Granger, and James Fleet, who plays his son Hugo on screen.

His son, Josh Waldhorn, said he “passed away peacefully” at 6:45 a.m. m. of Monday.

“We will all miss him terribly,” he said.

“Classically trained, it was the theater where he really flourished and leaves a legacy of entertainment that saw him frequent the boards of Broadway, the West End and our living rooms on television.

“He leaves behind his two grandchildren, Cooper and Bayley and his son Josh.”

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Waldhorn appeared on classic British television shows, including The Sweeney, Brush Strokes, and Hotel Babylon, and even appeared on the comedy sketch show French And Saunders.

He was an accomplished Shakespearean actor and had performed with the Royal Shakespeare Company in productions such as Much Ado About Nothing.

Waldhorn also provided voice overs in commercials for Green Flag, Kwik Fit, Branston, and Marmite, among others.

A statement from the BBC comedy team read: “Gary was an incredibly talented actor who we fondly remember for his many appearances on some of the nation’s most treasured BBC programs and, of course, as Councilor David Horton in The Vicar Of Dibley.

“Our thoughts are with his family and friends at this difficult time.”

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BBC Comedy said: “Gary was an incredibly talented actor who we remember fondly for his many appearances on some of the nation’s most treasured BBC shows and, of course, as Councilor David Horton on The Vicar Of Dibley.

“Our thoughts are with his family and friends at this difficult time.”

Fans have also been paying tribute to the iconic star on social media.

One wrote on Twitter: “My condolences to Gary Waldhorn’s family and friends.

“I am honored to have known his talents through the role of David Horton and that God has given me the ability to learn English as a second language. Rest assured, it brought joy to many ”.

Another said: “It is sad to note that another cast member of the popular and influential BBC television comedy The Vicar of Dibley, Gary Waldhorn, has passed away.”

A third added: “Very sad news indeed. Best known for playing David Horton in The Vicar of Dibley, Gary Waldhorn was one of our best British actors, excellent in every role he played.

“I can’t think of anyone better to have played the haughty Mr. Horton to Dawn French’s vivacious vicar. BREAK.”

Gary’s The Vicar of Dibley co-star Emma Chambers also sadly passed away at age 53 in 2018.

From 1994 to 2007, Emma played the role of Alice Tinker on the hit BBC comedy, starring opposite Dawn French.

On February 24, 2018, Emma’s management service announced that she had died of natural causes.