Harry Landis, star of hit Channel 4 show Friday Night Dinner, has passed away, aged 90.
The sad new was confirmed Landis’ agent Sharry Clark Artists on Facebook.
The firm said: "Sad news. Our lovely client Harry Landis has passed to spirit.
"Harry had an amazing career and gained a new following in later life as Mr Morris in Friday Night Dinner.
"It was a privilege to have worked with him as a client. Harry you will be sadly missed. RIP."
Tributes continue to pour in for the actor, who portrayed Mr Morris on the Channel 4 show.
Robert popper, the writer for Friday Night dinner, said: "It is with great sadness that Harry Landis - aka Mr Morris in Friday Night Dinner - has passed away.
"He was a brilliantly funny, wonderful man. Our greatest guest star."
It is with great sadness that Harry Landis - aka Mr Morris in Friday Night Dinner - has passed away. He was a brilliantly funny, wonderful man. Our greatest guest star. https://t.co/AvdM2ybZKl
— Robert Popper (@robertpopper) September 14, 2022
Fans of the show also shared tributes to the actor. One social media user said: "RIP to actor Harry Landis aka Mr Morris from Friday Night Dinner."
Another added: "RIP Harry Landis. If you haven’t watched Friday Night Dinner, you should do so pronto."
Landis also appeared in EastEnders, Casualty and Goodnight Sweetheart as well as films including Dunkirk.
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