British actor Warren Clarke dies aged 67

Clarke is best known for his role in the crime drama Dalziel And Pascoe.

BRITISH ACTOR WARREN Clarke, who is best known for crime drama Dalziel And Pascoe, has died aged 67.

The actor, who suffered a short illness before passing away in his sleep today, had also appeared in cult classic A Clockwork Orange.

Clarke had roles as two characters in Coronation Street in the late 1960s, appearing in four episodes. More recently he also voiced the character Speedy McAllister in the animated children’s show Chuggington.

Other actors and entertaniners have already been paying tribute to his life and his work over the years:

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So sad to hear about the death of Warren Clarke. He was a very special man/a great actor. We had wonderful times together on Red Riding. RIP
— David Morrissey (@davemorrissey64) November 12, 2014

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Really sad news that Warren Clarke has died. A brilliant, funny and generous man who was a joy to work with.
— Jack Dee (@TheRealJackDee) November 12, 2014

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Our thoughts are with the family and friends of Warren Clarke following sad news of the actor and #mcfc fan's passing pic.twitter.com/Pw4cdxalMs
— Manchester City (@ManCity) November 12, 2014

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