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Dad\u2019s Army star Frank Williams has died at the age of 90.<\/p>\n
The actor was best known for his role as Reverend Timothy Farthing in the BBC sitcom.<\/p>\n
His death was confirmed in a statement shared on Facebook by his loved ones.<\/p>\n
The statement read: \u201cSo sorry to say that our beloved friend, colleague, and actor, Frank Williams, passed away this morning.<\/p>\n
\u201cHe was almost 91, and we are grateful for all the years of joy, laughter, and happiness he brought to so many. Thank you, Frank!\u201d<\/p>\n
Williams starred as Reverend Timothy Farthing, the vicar of St Aldhelm\u2019s Church, in the BBC comedy, joining the cast in 1969 and appearing on and off until the very last episode in 1977.<\/p>\n
In 2016 he reprised his role for the Dad\u2019s Army film, which also starred Bill Nighy and Catherine Zeta-Jones.<\/p>\n
Speaking at the time, he said: \u201cIt takes me back to a very happy time in my life when I was doing Dad\u2019s Army originally and, as my scenes are in the church hall, it was very much like coming home again.\u201d<\/p>\n
Born in Edgware, London, Williams started his career in theatre, but went on to have a number of successful roles in television.<\/p>\n
As well as his parts in Dad\u2019s Army,\u00a0Williams also starred in TV shows You Rang, M\u2019Lord?\u00a0and\u00a0The Worker.<\/p>\n
He also appeared in various films, including Inn for Trouble, Just for Fun,\u00a0Hide and Seek, Headline Hunters and\u00a0Oh! Heavenly Dog.<\/p>\n
Tributes have poured in for Williams on social media following the tragic news of his passing.<\/p>\n
Sad news just heard Frank Williams who was a wonderful actor and had huge part in Dads Army as Father Timothy Farthing has passed away today at 90 another legend has gone RIP ???? pic.twitter.com\/kRmcID3hOP<\/a><\/p>\u2014 JG ???????? #SYWBAP (@FABSITEUK) June 26, 2022<\/a><\/blockquote>