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Vicar of Dibley star Trevor Peacock who played Jim Trott in hit BBC comedy dies aged 89
- BREAKING: Trevor Peacock, who played Jim Trott in the comedy series, has died
- Actor was a comedy favourite and passed away aged 89 yesterday morning
- The actor, writer and song-writer suffered from dementia in later life, family said
The Vicar Of Dibley actor Trevor Peacock has died at the age of 89.
The actor, who played Jim Trott in the comedy series, suffered from dementia in his later life.
The degenerative disease contributed to his death on Sunday morning, with his family confirming he passed away fom a ‘dementia related illness’.
Trevor, who is survived by his four children, appeared as longtime Dibley Parish Council member Jim Trott in 26 episodes of the hit series.
He won over fans with his saucy remarks and his catchphrase of “no no no no…” before everything he says.
His agent confirmed the sad news of his death to the Press Association news agency this morning.
Vicar of Dibley star Trevor Peacock who played Jim Trott in hit BBC comedy dies aged 89
He starred in the BBC comedy series alongside Dawn French (centre) as The Reverend Geraldine Granger and James Fleet as Hugo Horton (right)
The actor suffered from dementia in the later years of his life, which his family say contributed to his death
A statement on behalf of his family said: ‘Trevor Peacock, actor, writer and song-writer, died aged 89 on the morning of March 8th from a dementia-related illness.’
Trevor appeared as the gruff character Jim opposite the show’s star Dawn French in 26 of the show’s episodes.
He also appeared in other shows including EastEnders and My Family and was also famed for his songwriting skills, with including writing the 1960s pop classic ‘Mrs Brown you’ve got a lovely daughter’.
He was also also known for his Shakespearean roles, starring in a number off BBC productions including Titus Andronicus, Twelfth Night and Henry V.
The actor also appeared in the 1990 movie version of Hamlet and a 2000 production of Don Quixote.
Mr Peacock is survived by his four children.
More to follow on this breaking news story.
