Tributes are currently pouring In for veteran Hollywood actor, Ron Pember shortly after his death was announced earlier today.
Ron Pember played ‘Baz’ in 1983 episode and appeared in Red Dwarf and 70s drama Secret Army.
The actor’s death, was announced by his grandson Paul Pember.
Paul wrote in an online tribute: ‘The sadness now is the happiness then.
Heartfelt condolences have since flooded in for the star, who also worked as a stage director.
Chair of Elstree studios Morris Bright responded: ‘Sad for your loss. Your grandfather Ron Pember was a staple of the small screen with film appearances too for 30 years.
‘I grew up seeing Ron as a kindly crook in fave drama Rumpole of the Bailey and numerous roles in Crown Court. He was born to play slightly shady roles.’
Meanwhile, the Only Fools and Horses social media account wrote: ‘We are saddened to hear of the news of the death of Ron Pember… Our thoughts and warm wishes go to his family and friends.’