Three lead actors now deceased are Bill Owen (Compo), Peter Sallis (Norman Clegg), and Michael Bates (Blamire) from Last of the Summer Wine.
Main cast
- Norman CleggPeter Sallis1–31Main
- Compo SimmoniteBill Owen1–19Main
- BlamireMichael Bates1–4Main
- Foggy DewhurstBrian Wilde5–10, 17–20Main
Supporting cast
- SidJohn Comer1–20Supp
- Nora BattyKathy Staff2–27Supp
- IvyJane Freeman1–31Supp
- SmilerStephen Lewis4–31Supp
- Truly TrueloveFrank Thornton11–31Supp
- Wally BattyJoe Gladwin1–8Supp
Guest & voice
- Various roles (e.g. Mrs. Hepinstall, Auntie Wainwright)Dora Bryan19–31Guest
- Various roles (e.g. café owner)Roy Barraclough19–31Guest
- G.W. FarnsworthPeter Benson26–31Guest
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About this cast
Last of the Summer Wine, the long-running BBC sitcom broadcast from 1973 to 2010, featured many beloved actors who have since passed away. The show’s central characters included Compo (Bill Owen), Norman Clegg (Peter Sallis), and Blamire (Michael Bates), all of whom are now deceased, alongside numerous supporting and guest stars.
FAQs
Who plays Compo in Last of the Summer Wine?
Compo is played by Bill Owen, who died in 1999 and appeared in series 1–19.
Who plays Norman Clegg?
Norman Clegg is played by Peter Sallis, who died in 2017 and appeared in all 31 series.
Who plays Blamire?
Blamire is played by Michael Bates, who died in 1978 and appeared only in series 1–4.
Are all the main cast members of Last of the Summer Wine deceased?
No, some cast members such as Tom Owen (who played Tom) are still alive, but many of the principal leads including Compo, Clegg, Blamire, and Foggy are deceased.
How many seasons did Bill Owen appear in before his death?
Bill Owen appeared in series 1–19 (1973–1999) until his death; his character Compo was written out with an off-screen death.
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