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Bill Oddie, 85, ‘The Goodies’ star and birdwatcher, dies

7/27/2026

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Bill Oddie, an 85-year-old UK TV presenter and comedian, died, according to his agent.
He rose to fame in the 1970s with The Goodies and later co-hosted BBC's Springwatch.
Kate Humble, Stephen Moss and Samuel West said he made birdwatching engaging and popularised the hobby.
He is survived by wife Laura Beaumont, daughter Rosie, and daughters Bonnie and Kate from his marriage to Jean Hart.

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Bill Oddie, an 85-year-old UK TV presenter and comedian, died, according to his agent.
He rose to fame in the 1970s with The Goodies and later co-hosted BBC's Springwatch.
Kate Humble, Stephen Moss and Samuel West said he made birdwatching engaging and popularised the hobby.
He is survived by wife Laura Beaumont, daughter Rosie, and daughters Bonnie and Kate from his marriage to Jean Hart.