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Bill Oddie, naturalist and broadcaster, dies aged 85
Published 27 July 2026 ¡ entertainment
Coming to fame in The Goodies, Oddie was later known for his wildlife expertise and presented BBC Springwatch The writer, comedian and conservationist Bill Oddie
Coming to fame in The Goodies, Oddie was later known for his wildlife expertise and presented BBC Springwatch The writer, comedian and conservationist Bill Oddie has died aged 85.
Having come to prominence with the comedy group The Goodies, Oddie later established himself as an authority on wildlife, presenting television series including the BBCâs Springwatch and Autumnwatch.
Oddieâs agent paid tribute to his âintelligence and witâ. In a statement, David Foster said: âIt is with deep sadness that I announce the passing of Bill Oddie, the countryâs best-loved birder.
Bill was a multitalented celebrity â wildlife presenter, broadcaster, comedian, writer, songwriter, musician and conservationist. Yet it was never fame that he valued. Continue reading...
Published: July 27, 2026 ⢠2:46 PM IST ¡ Updated: July 27, 2026 ⢠3:39 PM ISTBy TheBriefWire Editorial Team
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Coming to fame in The Goodies, Oddie was later known for his wildlife expertise and presented BBC Springwatch The writer, comedian and conservationist Bill Oddie has died aged 85. Having come to prominence with the comedy group The Goodies, Oddie later established himself as an authority on wildlife, presenting television series including the BBCâs Springwatch and Autumnwatch.
Oddieâs agent paid tribute to his âintelligence and witâ.
In a statement, David Foster said: âIt is with deep sadness that I announce the passing of Bill Oddie, the countryâs best-loved birder.
Bill was a multitalented celebrity â wildlife presenter, broadcaster, comedian, writer, songwriter, musician and conservationist.
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