ROY Hudd, whose acting career spanned five decades, has passed away at the age of 83. The actor made a name for himself in Coronation Street as undertaker Archie Shuttleworth but had a string of roles during his lengthy career.
His rich and varied career also saw him appear in Call the Midwife in 2012, as well as Midsomer Murders, Law & Order and Broadchurch.
A statement from his agent said: "We are sad to announce the passing of the much-loved and amazingly talented Roy Hudd OBE. "After a short illness, Roy passed away peacefully on the afternoon of Sunday the 15th of March, with his wife Debbie at his side. "The family would ask you to respect their privacy at this very sad time." Hudd had initially broke into comedy at the Streatham Hill.
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