John Inman - R.I.P.

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John Inman - R.I.P.

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A very sad loss at the age of 71.

I thought Wendy Richard's tribute on the lunch-time B.B.C. news was absolutely brilliant.

I look forward to the repeats of 'Are You Being Served ?'
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A great shame.

"In 2001, Inman was admitted to Paddington's St Mary's Hospital after suffering breathing difficulties and spent three days in intensive care. In December 2004, Inman was forced to cancel an appearance in a pantomime as he was suffering from the Hepatitis A infection. Following this, he never worked again.

Inman died early in the morning of 8 March 2007, aged 71, in St. Mary's Hospital, Paddington."
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Poor man - sounds like he was ill for a long time...
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Post by englishangel »

In the USA the Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) which works quite closely with the BBC and is funded by public subscription has a fundraiser every six months or so to raise money. When we were there 'Are you being Served? was always popular and if the stars appeared in person, especially John Inman and Molly Sugden, the money poured in.
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