{"id":570290,"date":"2026-07-27T11:32:08","date_gmt":"2026-07-27T11:32:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/570290\/"},"modified":"2026-07-27T11:32:08","modified_gmt":"2026-07-27T11:32:08","slug":"wildlife-presenter-and-goodies-star-bill-oddie-dies","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/570290\/","title":{"rendered":"Wildlife presenter and Goodies star Bill Oddie dies"},"content":{"rendered":"

Wildlife presenter and Goodies star Bill Oddie has died at the age of 85, his agent has said.<\/p>\n

The TV star, who found fame in the 1970s as a member of comic trio The Goodies alongside Tim Brooke-Taylor and Graeme Garden, died on Saturday.<\/p>\n

He went on to host wildlife programmes for the BBC, including Birding With Bill Oddie, Bill Oddie Goes Wild, Springwatch and Autumnwatch.<\/p>\n

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\nBill Oddie hosted numerous wildlife programmes for the BBC<\/p>\n

A statement from his friend and agent David Foster said: “It is with deep sadness that I announce the passing of Bill Oddie, the country’s best-loved birder.<\/p>\n

“Bill was a multi-talented celebrity \u2013 wildlife presenter, broadcaster, comedian, writer, songwriter, musician and conservationist.<\/p>\n

“Yet it was never fame that he valued. Instead he encouraged us to respect and protect the environment.<\/p>\n

“He taught us the wonder of it. He protested, lobbied and campaigned for it. He led the way and people of all ages and backgrounds responded to his call. And such a massive contribution to conservation will never be forgotten.<\/p>\n

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\nThe Goodies, left to right, Graeme Garden, Bill Oddie and Tim Brooke-Taylor<\/p>\n

“As Bill\u2019s agent I witnessed close hand his intelligence and wit. He was my friend and it was an honour and a privilege to represent him for so many years. I will miss him terribly.<\/p>\n

“My thoughts and love are with Bill\u2019s wife, Laura, and his daughters Bonnie, Kate and Rosie, who have asked not to be contacted at this sad time. Please respect their wishes.”<\/p>\n

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