{"id":2518810,"date":"2026-07-27T09:35:33","date_gmt":"2026-07-27T09:35:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/?p=2518810"},"modified":"2026-07-27T09:35:33","modified_gmt":"2026-07-27T09:35:33","slug":"bill-oddie-dies-as-fans-remember-bbc-legend-and-the-goodies-star","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/bill-oddie-dies-as-fans-remember-bbc-legend-and-the-goodies-star\/","title":{"rendered":"Bill Oddie dies as fans remember BBC legend and The Goodies star"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Bill Oddie, the beloved BBC presenter, wildlife champion and The Goodies star, has died at the age of 83, his family has confirmed [National news]<\/h2>\n
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Kirstie McCrum<\/strong><\/span> and Bekka Barnard<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

10:30, 27 Jul 2026<\/span>Updated 10:32, 27 Jul 2026<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Bill Oddie has died(Image: Johnny Green\/PA Wire)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Beloved BBC legend Bill Oddie has died. 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, reports the Daily Star<\/a>.<\/p>\n

A statement from his friend and agent David Foster said: \u201cIt is with deep sadness that I announce the passing of Bill Oddie, the country\u2019s best-loved birder.<\/p>\n

\u201cBill was a multi-talented celebrity \u2013 wildlife presenter, broadcaster, comedian, writer, songwriter, musician and conservationist.<\/p>\n

\u201cYet it was never fame that he valued. Instead he encouraged us to respect and protect the environment.<\/p>\n

\u201cHe 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

\u201cAs 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

\u201cMy 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.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

\u2018 The preceding article may include information circulated by third parties \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n

\u2018 Some details of this article were extracted from the following source www.bristolpost.co.uk \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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