The comedy legend died in hospital on Friday, the Royal Variety Charity announced.
Yarwood became a household name in the 1960s and 1970s with his impressions of politicians and other celebrities.
He was born on June 14, 1941, in Bredbury, Cheshire, and was a lifelong fan of Stockport County football club. It continued: “Mike Yarwood quickly rose to prominence for his exceptional ability to mimic the voices and mannerisms of countless celebrities and public figures.
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