"Are you free, Mr. Humphries?" "I'm free, Captain Peacock!"

[Gogi]

John Inman is free of this veil of tears, he died today in London after a long illness at age 71.:cry:

[Cannikin]

1. NO! Thank you, John Inman for the laughs you've given me through the years.

[crim son]

2. It makes me truly sad to know he's gone.

Rest in peace, John Inman.

[Cannikin]

3. Article:

March 9, 2007 - 8:10AM
http://www.theage.com.au/ffximage/inman_narrowweb__300x539,2.jpg




British actor John Inman has died aged 71.



Inman made his name in the hit 1970s TV comedy Are You Being Served?, coining the catchphrase “I’m free!”.



The Preston-born actor passed away in a London hospital after being unable to overcome a hepatitis A infection.

He had been suffering from it since December 2004.



Inman’s manager Phil Dale told the BBC: “John was known and loved throughout the world. He was one of the best and finest pantomime dames working to capacity audiences throughout Britain.

“John was known for his comedy plays and farces which were enjoyed from London's West End throughout the country and as far as Australia, Canada and the USA.”



Mike Berry, who played Mr Spooner in Are you Being Served?, only has good memories of working with Inman.

He told the BBC: "I felt like going home at the end of the day and ironing my face, he made me laugh so much! As funny as he was in front of the camera, he was funnier off.”



www.theage.com.au

[lildreamer316]

4. God, he looks like Colin Mocherie (sp?).

Shame, but I am glad he is at peace.

[Cannikin]

5. late evening kick for John.

[Suich]

6. Oh shoot...I didn't recognize the name.

I used to watch that show all the time.

:(

[AshevilleGuy]

7. Very sad!! My favourite BBC sitcom. n/t

[Misskittycat]

8. Sad news. n/t

[TheMightyFavog]

9. How sad.

Mr. Humphries was my favortie character from that show

[MassLiberal]

10. sorry to hear this

what a funny man.

[trackfan]

11. The sleeves will ride up/(down) with wear.

RIP

[Kutjara]

12. It's worth linking to the thread on this from last night:

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_mesg&forum=102&topic_id=2759279&mesg_id=2759279

Some interesting comments and expressions of sympathy there too.