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  1. 28th Apr 2015, 1:47 PM #1
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    Default Keith Harris has died aged 67



    Entertainer Keith Harris, best known for performances with his puppet Orville, has died, aged 67.

    Orville, his most famous creation, was an innocent green duck in an oversized nappy, who was relentlessly taunted by Harris's other character, Cuddles the monkey.


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    Big surprise - wasn't aware that he was ill.
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    That's a real shame. He always came across as a really nice guy & someone you could have a laugh with.

    R.I.P Keith, Orville & Cuddles.
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    Sad times. He really was quite brilliant. Another one of the staples of my childhood has gone.

    I've just got my handcuffs and my truncheon and that's enough.
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    "I wish I could fly" was on the same BBC Children's album which had the Peter Howell theme as the last track - happy memories!
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    Very sad - a big part of my childhood too.


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