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My condolences to his family and friends.” He will be remembered as an actor who brought so much joy to so many. Rest in peace dear Frank, thank-you for all the joy and laughter you brought into our lives.” I never had the privilege of meeting Frank, but he seemed such a gentleman. His autobiography, Vicar to Dad’s Army: the Frank Williams story, was published in 2002. Williams was just one of the members of the Dad’s Army cast who walked in the 100th Birthday parade for Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother in 2000, because Dad’s Army was her favourite programme.
The star also appeared in You Rang, M'Lord?, Hi-de-Hi! and other BBC hit shows.
So sad to hear of the passing of Frank Williams today. His most notable recent role was in 2016, where he became the only member of the original cast to reprise his role for the Dad's Army film. This picture was taken at a plaque unveiling at the home of Arthur Lowe in 1993. But it was Dad's Army that offered him his claim to acting immortality. Thanks for all the laughs, Frank, and RIP.— Nick Short (@nickfshort) He was almost 91, and we are grateful for all the years of joy, laughter and happiness he brought to so many. He soon got into film. Loved as Rev Timothy Farthing in Dads Army Great memory at a Heritage Lunch. R.I.P Frank.— Vicki Michelle MBE (@vickimichelle) #DadsArmy #HideHi #YouRangMLord @bbccomedy #mondaythoughts pic.twitter.com/ooXUICQfj8 June 27, 2022 Jeff and I share so many fond memories of him. Fans are paying tribute to the late actor after news of his death was shared on Facebook, the Mirror reports. One fan shared a heartwarming tribute following the actor's tragic death. Frank Williams, best known for starring in Dad's Army, has died aged 90.
Tributes have been paid to Dad's Army star Frank Williams following his death at the age of 90.
So very sorry to hear that dear Frank Williams passed away earlier today (Sunday 26th June) we had been lucky enough to get to know Frank over the last 17 years. RIP #FrankWilliams Actor (2 July 1931 – 26 June 2022) Dad’s Army’s Vicar who bought happiness and laughter to many." I was only watching an episode of You Rang, M’Lord? at the weekend and admiring his perfect comic timing and mischievous delivery. He was quoted by The Times as saying: "I’d worked with both the writers, Jimmy Perry and David Croft, who also produced the show, before, so I didn’t have to audition. Our thoughts are with his family and friends." R.I.P. Frank."
The actor, who played Reverend Timothy Farthing in the BBC sitcom, died on Sunday 26th June, his family revealed with a statement on social media.
RIP #FrankWilliams Actor (2 July 1931 – 26 June 2022) Dad’s Army’s Vicar who bought happiness and laughter to many." Another legend has gone RIP." As well as his parts in Dad’s Army, Williams also starred in TV shows You Rang, M’Lord? and The Worker.