British actor Norman Wisdom has died after an ongoing battle with ill health. He was 95. The veteran entertainer passed away at a nursing home on the Isle of Man on Monday, October 4.
A statement from the care facility reads, "Over the past six months Sir Norman has sustained a series of strokes causing a general decline in both his mental and physical health."
Born in 1915, Wisdom made his debut as a professional entertainer at the age of 31 on the West End stage in London . He moved into comedy and earned himself a BAFTA Award for Most Promising Newcomer to Film in 1954 for his turn in "Trouble in Store”.
As well as his many honours, Wisdom was the official national comedy hero of Albania. He is survived by his son Nicholas and daughter Jacqueline.
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