Dad’s Army star dead at 90: Frank Williams who played Timothy Farthing in classic BBC sitcom passes away – as fans thank actor for ‘all the joy and laughter’
- The star’s death was announced in a statement on his dedicated Facebook page
- Frank, who starred as Reverend Timothy Farthing, died on Sunday morning
- He once described time on Dad’s Army as the ‘happiest’ period of his work life
Actor Frank Williams, who was best known for playing Timothy Farthing in Dad’s Army, has died at the age of 90.
The star’s death was announced in a statement on his dedicated Facebook page, which read: ‘So sorry to say that our beloved friend, colleague and actor, Frank Williams, passed away this morning.
‘He was almost 91, and we are grateful for all the years of joy, laughter and happiness he brought to so many. Thank you Frank! x’
Frank died just six days short of his 91st birthday on 2 July.
He appeared in similar roles to Reverend Timothy Farthing in the BBC television sitcom, as members of the clergy in You Rang, M’Lord? Hi-de-Hi!, What’s Up Nurse, The Worker and Vanity Fair.
Actor Frank Williams, who was best known for playing Timothy Farthing in Dad’s Army, has died at the age of 90. The star’s death was announced in a statement on his dedicated Facebook page today
Born in Hampstead Heath, north London in 1931, he went to school at Ardingly College in West Sussex as well as Hendon School – before beginning his career in acting at the Watford Palace Theatre.
This was his foot in the door to become part of one of Britain’s most legendary sitcoms, Dad’s Army, as the repertory theatre was run by the creator of the show, Jimmy Perry.
He once described his time in Dad’s Army as the ‘happiest period of his professional life’.
First appearing in season three of the show, he went on to act in more than half of the series and also featured in Dad’s Army’s two feature films.
He was the second-last surviving cast member of the show – the only one still alive is Ian ‘Private Pike’ Lavender, 76.
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