Bill Oddie: Comedian who found nature a welcome refuge from mental illness

Comedian and former Goodie who became a noted ornithologist and TV presenter.

Bill Oddie, naturalist and broadcaster, dies aged 85

Coming to fame in The Goodies, Oddie was later known for his wildlife expertise and presented BBC Springwatch The writer, comedian and conservationist Bill Oddie has died aged 85. Having come to prominence with the comedy group The Goodies, Oddie later established himself as an authority on wildlife, presenting television series including the BBC’s Springwatch and Autumnwatch. Oddie’s agent paid tribute to his “intelligence and wit”. In a statement, David Foster said: “It is with deep sadness...

By Hannah J Davies

Bill Oddie, of British comedy trio The Goodies, dead at 85

Bill Oddie, a British comic actor who had a second career as a bird expert and wildlife presenter, died on Saturday, his agent said. He was 85.

Bill Oddie, wildlife presenter and star of British comedy series The Goodies, dies at 85

UK television personality Bill Oddie, best known for his role in the television comedy series The Goodies and presenter of nature programmes, has died aged 85, his agent said on Monday. “Bill was a multitalented celebrity – wildlife presenter, broadcaster, comedian, writer, songwriter, musician and conservationist,” Oddie’s agent David Foster said in a statement. “Yet it was never fame that he valued. Instead he encouraged us to respect and protect the environment. “He taught us the wonder of...

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Bill Oddie, Wildlife Presenter and Comedian, Dies at 85

Bill Oddie, the English comedian and conservationist known for hosting wildlife programs including BBC’s “Springwatch,” has died. He was 85. Oddie’s agent, David Foster, confirmed his death in a statement to BBC News on Monday, calling him “the country’s best-loved birder.” Foster continued: “Bill was a multi-talented celebrity — wildlife presenter, broadcaster, comedian, writer, songwriter, […]

By Ellise Shafer

Bill Oddie Dies: British TV Presenter & Birdwatcher Was 85

Bill Oddie, Britain’s most beloved birdwatcher and wildlife TV presenter, has died aged 85. His death was confirmed by his agent, David Foster, in at a statement carried by several British news outlets. “It is with deep sadness that I announce the passing of Bill Oddie, the country’s best-loved birder. “Bill was a multi-talented celebrity […]

By Jesse Whittock

Wildlife presenter and Goodies star Bill Oddie dies aged 85

The comedian presented a string of nature shows for the BBC.

TV presenter and comedian Bill Oddie dies at 85

TV presenter and comedian Bill Oddie has died at the age of 85, his agent has said.

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