Clive Swift dead: Keeping Up Appearances star dies aged 82
CLIVE SWIFT, who starred in Keeping up Appearances, has died at the age of 82.
Clive Swift, who was best known for his role playing the long suffering Richard Bucket in the BBC series, Keeping Up Appearances, has died at the age of 82. A representative for Clive confirmed to Express.co.uk: “After a short illness Clive died peacefully at home this morning surrounded by his family.” The BBC star appeared on viewers' screens in the comedy between 1990 to 1995. Clive spent six years playing Richard opposite Dame Patricia Routledge.
The role saw him having to be understanding to her attempts at social climbing.
Clive also appeared in the BBC adaption of The Barchester Chronicles and in December 2007 starred in a Doctor Who Christmas special as Mr Coppper.
He also played Sir Ector, the adoptive father of King Arthur in John Boorman's 1981 film Excalibur.
Clive was born in Liverpool and was educated at Clifton College and Gonville and Caius College in Cambridge.
He read English Literature at university and went on to become a teacher at LAMDA and the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art.
Clive was married to novelist Margaret Drabble from 1960-75 and fathered one daughter, Rebecca and two sons, Adam and Joe.
In addition to acting, he was also a songwriter with many of his songs included in his show, Richard Bucket Overflows: An Audience with Clive Swift, which toured the UK in 2007.
Following news of his death, fans flocked to Twitter to pay tribute to the actor.
One person wrote: “Rest In Peace Clive Swift, the actor who gave us Mr Jobel, Mr Copper, and who memorably gave Benjamin Cock a piece of his mind.
Another person tweeted: “RIP Clive Swift. Have always and will always love Keeping Up Appearances. "Mind that tree Richard!!!"
While a third person commented: “RIP Clive Swift. Such a sad loss.”
A fourth person commented: “RIP Clive Swift, What an absolute legend. Absolutely loved Keeping Up Appearances.”
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