David Horton: Last News

VICAR of Dibley star Gary Waldhorn has left £1.44m in his will. Gary, who died in January aged 78, played parish council chairman David Horton in the hit 90s sitcom - and appeared in every episode.

SIX of the main cast of beloved British sitcom The Vicar of Dibley have died in recent years. The majority of the stars from the popular BBC show have passed away in the last eight years, most recently Gary Waldhorn who played Councillor David Horton.

Dawn French has said she is 'heartbroken' over the death of The Vicar of Dibley actor Gary Waldhorn, known for playing Councillor David Horton.

BBC sitcom.His death was confirmed earlier today in a statement from his son Josh Waldhorn.Josh confirmed his father had died on Monday, but has not shared any details about his cause of death.In a heartfelt tribute, he spoke of how he'll miss Gary "terribly".He said: "Classically trained, it was the theatre where he truly flourished and he leaves a legacy of entertainment that saw him frequent the boards of Broadway, the West End and our living rooms on the telly!"He leaves behind his two grandsons, Cooper and Bayley and his son Josh.

VICAR of Dibley star Gary Waldhorn has died aged 78, his devastated son announced. The actor, who played Councillor David Horton in the BBC sitcom, sadly passed away on Monday.

Trevor Peacock has died aged 89.The actor made Jim Trott - famed for his stuttering catchphrase - one of the best-loved characters in the famous sitcom, which ran between 1994 and 2007 with later specials.But what happened to the vicar and her parishioners?Daily Star takes a trip to Dibley to find out...The jolly lady vicar had villagers in a tizz when she arrived, but won them round – even long-time foe David Horton – with her caring nature.The final episode of the main run saw her marry hunky accountant Harry, played by Richard Armitage. Dawn revived Geraldine Granger in December for The Vicar of Dibley in lockdown, where she gave Zoom sermons to her flock.Last week she popped up as guest judge on RuPaul’s Drag Race UK.