VETERAN BBC children’s television star Colin Bennett has died.
Colin was best known for his role as the janitor Mr Bennett in the BBC’s Take Hart and its spin-off called Hartbeat during the 1970s and 80s.
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Actors Johanna Kirby and Colin Bennett in 1973
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Colin Bennett stars in ‘Luna’ in 1982
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Fans showed their love for the classic actor
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British actor Tom Bennett paid tribute to his father in a post on X
His son Tom Bennett, the EastEnders and After Life actor, announced his father’s death on Friday night.
IN post on Xhe wrote: “My dad (Mr Bennett) sadly passed away 2 weeks ago today. I’m still speechless. He was my hero.”
“I’ll miss you more than he’ll ever know. I love you, Dad.”
Take Hart ran from 1977 to 1983, while Hartbeat ran from 1984 to 1989.
Bennett also appeared in series such as You Should Be So Lucky, The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy and Luna.
Fans showed their love for the classic actor by recalling the impact he had on their childhood.
One said: “Bless you man. We ALL loved your dad. Big part of many of our childhoods. Love to you and your family!”
Another said: “I’m so sorry for your loss Tom. He was such a happy and familiar part of so many people’s childhoods.”
A third posted: “Oh I’m so sorry to hear that. He was a part of my childhood (and a LOT of people my age will feel the same way). Condolences to you and your family.”
Following the outpouring of fans, Tom posted a response: “I had no idea the outpouring of love would be so great!
“I am truly overwhelmed in the most joyful way possible by all your kind, heartfelt words.
“He was a special man and I’m so proud and it brings me so much joy that he meant so much to so many of you.”
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Tom Bennett was a star of children’s television during the 70’s and 80’s
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