READ MORE: What the Hi-de-Hi! stars did next - from Strictly Come Dancing to Coronation StreetThe statement read: "Beloved actor Bernard Cribbins OBE has passed away at the age of 93."His career spanned seven decades with such diverse work ranging from films like The Railway Children and the Carry On series, hit 60s song Right Said Fred, a notorious guest on Fawlty Towers and narrating The Wombles."He worked well into his 90s, recently appearing in Doctor Who and the CBeebies series Old Jack’s Boat."He lost his wife of 66 years, Gill, last year."Bernard’s contribution to British entertainment is without question. He was unique, typifying the best of his generation, and will be greatly missed by all who had the pleasure of knowing and working with him."The actor became widely known for his range of roles, but he became particularly popular with young audiences after narrating The Wombles for many years.
