- Bill Oddie, the acclaimed wildlife presenter and comedian known for his role in The Goodies, has died at the age of 85.
- His agent and friend, David Foster, announced that Oddie passed away on Saturday, expressing deep sadness at the loss of the country's 'best-loved birder'.
- Oddie rose to prominence in the 1970s as a member of the comic trio The Goodies, alongside Tim Brooke-Taylor and Graeme Garden, before transitioning to host popular BBC wildlife programmes including Springwatch and Autumnwatch.
- Foster highlighted Oddie's diverse talents, describing him as a multi-talented celebrity who was also a broadcaster, writer, songwriter, musician, and dedicated conservationist.
- The statement emphasised Oddie's unwavering commitment to environmental protection, noting that he consistently encouraged respect for nature, protested, lobbied, and campaigned for conservation, leaving a lasting legacy.
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