Comedian 'Den Dokpradu' dies aged 80

Popular comedian and actor Den Dokpradu, who died peacefully at his Bangkok home early on Tuesday. (File photo)

Popular comedian and actor "Den Dokpradu" died in the early hours of Tuesday at the age of 80.

Fellow comedian Yong Chernyim posted the news on his Facebook account  on Tuesday morning: “May your soul rest in peace, my brother Den Dokpradu’’.

Banpote Weerarat, best known by his stage name Den Dokpradu, died peacefully at his Bangkok home around 1am on Tuesday, his family told TV Channel 3.

Born in Satun province’s Khuan Kalong district, Den performed in many comedy shows and acted in films and soap operas. He was known for his polite jokes. He played a leading role in the comedy movie “Theppabud Ta Ting Nong" in 1977.  

Funeral bathing rites were scheduled for Wat Siripongthamnimit, in Vatcharaphol area of Bangkok, at 4pm on Tuesday.

Comedian Yong Chernyim posts "May your soul rest in peace, my brother Den Dokpradu" on his Facebook account, Yong Station on Tuesday morning.