Bill Oddie, wildlife presenter and star of British comedy series The Goodies, dies at 85

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Bill Oddie, a British wildlife presenter, comedian, and conservationist famous for his role in The Goodies, has died aged 85. He was celebrated for encouraging respect and protection of the environment.

UK television personality Bill Oddie, best known for his role in the television comedy series The Goodies and presenter of nature programmes, has died aged 85, his agent said on Monday. “Bill was a multitalented celebrity – wildlife presenter, broadcaster, comedian, writer, songwriter, musician and conservationist,” Oddie’s agent David Foster said in a statement. “Yet it was never fame that he valued. Instead he encouraged us to respect and protect the environment. “He taught us the wonder of...