Andy Cunningham, the man behind the incredibly popular children's TV series Bodger and Badger, has died.
The puppeteer sadly passed away yesterday in Brighton after a lengthy illness, according to friends.
Comedian Charmian Hughes wrote: "So sad to hear Andy Cunningham has died. I first met him doing his magic show when I was being a terrible clown at the same event and we were near neighbours in Islington. He was so sweet and kind and full of advice.
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"I had quite a pash on him but my dog Arthur weed on him when he came to dinner, so put paid to that. I last saw him at the Brighton fringe about three years ago and he was very mischievous in my audience.
"Actually, he was my audience. RIP sweet man."
Cunningham, who was also a magician, had several uncredited roles in Star Wars: Return of the Jedi, including Jabba the Hut's bodyguard, Ephant Mon.
Ventriloquist Andy Williams also paid tribute to Andy: "Thanks for the laughs Sir. Tonight I shall have Mash Potato."
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Tributes have been pouring in on Twitter...
