Warren Clarke Death: David Morrrissey Leads Tributes to Late Dalziel And Pascoe Star
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British actor David Morrissey has led the celebrity tributes to Warren Clarke following the tragic death of the Dalziel and Pascoe star.
Oldham-born Clarke passed away on 12 November after a "short illness", his agency, the Independent Talent Group, said in a statement. He was 67 years old.
In a heartfelt message posted on Twitter, Morrissey, who starred alongside the TV veteran in 2009 TV Movie 'Red Riding' described Clarke as a "Great Actor".
So sad to hear about the death of Warren Clarke. He was a very special man/a great actor. We had wonderful times together on Red Riding. RIP
— David Morrissey (@davemorrissey64) November 12, 2014
Hundreds of fans and fellow celebrities have also taken to social media to pay their respects.
RIP Warren Clarke. I, at least, will remember you as Mr Hardwood from #Blackadder III with your ‘lard butties’.
— Emma Bembridge (@Emmabem) November 12, 2014
RIP Warren Clarke. A very funny and lovely man.
— Reece Shearsmith (@ReeceShearsmith) November 12, 2014
Shocked to hear that Warren Clarke has died. Worked with him twice and shared a holiday in the Caribbean.Hilarious and irreverent.
— Richard E. Grant (@RichardEGrant) November 12, 2014
The great shame, of course, is that Warren Clarke never got to play Sam Allardyce.
— Jonathan Wilson (@jonawils) November 13, 2014
Warren - who was also known for his roles in 'A Clockwork Orange' and 'Down to Earth'- had been in the process of filming a remake of the BBC 1975 series Poldark at the time of his death.
The show which was scheduled to be broadcast in 2015, would have seen the celebrated entertainer take on the role of Charles Poldark.
"The actor Warren Clarke died peacefully in his sleep on November 12 2014, after a short illness," a spokesperson said.
"He will be greatly missed by his family and loved ones. At this time we ask that you respect their privacy in their time of grief."
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