Icons including Les Dennis and David Baddiel have paid tribute to the late Mike Yarwood after the Royal Variety Charity announced the comic's death on Friday
The world of entertainment has paid tribute to Mike Yarwood after the death of the comedian and impersonator famed for his impressions of a young King Charles.
Mike was famed for his impressions of former prime ministers Harold Wilson and Ted Heath, as well as the King of England, then known as Prince Charles. One of the biggest stars of the 1970s with hit BBC shows The Royal Variety Charity described Mike as "an icon in the comedy world" when announcing his death on Friday.
Jon Culshaw - known for his impressions of politicians and members of the Royal Family - also credited the star as an inspiration, tweeting: "So full of sorrow and sadness to learn that dear Mike Yarwood has left us.. The Godfather of impressions on TV. First to have all the multi cameras & split screens which he used ingeniously to make all his characters burst into vivid life. An inspiration and a wonderful soul xx.
Rory Bremner tweeted: "Heavens. Can’t believe Mike Yarwood’s died. I was recording an interview for a C5 tribute to him 4 hours ago. @jonculshaw & Alistair McG did pieces too. He was the Gov’nor. Inspired us, propelled impressionists up the bill & was the court jester of the ‘golden age’ of TV…"
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