Beth.foreman.35 added: “Grew up with you guys in the VOD. So sad.”

Gary’s son Josh Waldhorn announced the news of his death this evening.

He said: “Classically trained, it was the theatre where he truly flourished and he leaves a legacy of entertainment that saw him frequent the boards of Broadway, the West End and our living rooms on the telly!

“He leaves behind his two grandsons, Cooper and Bayley and his son Josh. We will all miss him terribly.”

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