Tony Hendra dead: This Is Spinal Tap actor dies aged 79
express.co.ukAs well as his work in the film, Tony will be remembered for his many other roles.Some of these have included parts in Miami Vice, Suits and Law & Order: Criminal Intent.Tony was an acclaimed writer as well as actor, penning episodes of Spitting Image in the 1980s.In 2004 he released a memoir called Father Joe: The Man Who Saved My Soul.Following the news of his death, tributes have begun pouring in for the star.Posting on Twitter, The Princess Bridge actor Cary Elwes wrote: “RIP Tony Hendra.“He was a great talent and best manager Spinal Tap could’ve hoped for!”Filmmaker Rob Reiner also wrote: “Tony Hendra who played Spinal Tap’s manager, Ian, has sadly passed away.“A brilliant satirist who when learning that the band’s Boston gig had been.
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