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Barker dies

Tv comedian Ronnie Barker has died after a long illness. Barker, best-known for being half of the long-running duo The Two Ronnies, was 76.

His agent confirmed he died yesterday at 12.15pm after a long period of heart trouble.

His wife was with him.