Vicar Of Dibley star Trevor Peacock dies from dementia-related illness aged 89

The Vicar Of Dibley actor Trevor Peacock has died aged 89, his agent has confirmed.

The actor played Jim Trott in the comedy series alongside Dawn French, a hilarious character who was famed for his repetition of the word ‘no’.

A statement on behalf of his family said: ‘Trevor Peacock, actor, writer and song-writer, died aged 89 on the morning of March 8th from a dementia-related illness.’

Peacock was diagnosed with dementia in 2009, and it was reported in 2017 that he had advanced dementia and had retired from acting, living in a nursing home.

His last role was in the 2015 Vicar of Dibley Comic Relief Special.

Peacock made a number of television appearances besides starring in the Vicar Of Dibley.

He played war veteran Sid in EastEnders, who was a friend of Alfie Moon’s, as well as starring in the likes of My Family, Between The Lines and Jonathan Creek.

The actor married twice and has two sons, actors Daniel and Harry, and two daughters, Sally and Maudie.

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