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| Lloyd George actor Philip Madoc dies aged 77 | |
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| Welsh actor Philip Madoc has died after a short illness, his agent says. | Welsh actor Philip Madoc has died after a short illness, his agent says. |
| The 77-year-old had a long career on stage and screen including playing the title role in the BBC drama The Life and Times of David Lloyd George. | The 77-year-old had a long career on stage and screen including playing the title role in the BBC drama The Life and Times of David Lloyd George. |
| His agent Michael Hallet said he passed away on Monday morning in hospital in Hertfordshire surrounded by his family. | His agent Michael Hallet said he passed away on Monday morning in hospital in Hertfordshire surrounded by his family. |
| Born in Merthyr Tydfil, he appeared in many classic television shows including Dad's Army, Doctor Who, Porridge and the detective series A Mind to Kill. | |
| His extensive radio work included the title role in the BBC Radio 3 adaptation of King Lear and more recently he starred in S4C's new series The Cockle Farmer. | |
| Mr Hallet said: "He will be greatly missed by all." | |
| He added that Madoc had had a short illness since January. | |
| His children, son Rhys and daughter Lowri, and his grandchildren were with him along with other members of his family when he died. | |
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