Trevor Peacock who starred in The Vicar of Dibley has died, aged 89.
His agent announced the sad news to the PA News agency on Tuesday morning.
Peacock is best known for playing Jim Trott in the BBC comedy series opposite Dawn French.
He is famed for the character and Jim's iconic "No no no no" catchphrase.
A statement on behalf of his family said: "Trevor Peacock, actor, writer and song-writer, died aged 89 on the morning of March 8th from a dementia-related illness."
He was diagnosed with dementia in 2009 and it was reported in 2017 that he had retired from acting.
His TV credits extend way beyond the Vicar of Dibley with roles including Rouault in Madame Bovary, Quilp in The Old Curiosity Shop and Old Bailey in Neverwhere.
Peacock also appeared in EastEnders, Jonathan Creek, The Thin Blue Line and My Family.
He was also a keen stage actor and has been particularly associated with the Royal Exchange, Manchester having appeared in countless productions in the city.
His last role was in the Vicar of Dibley Comic Relief Special in 2015.
TV channel Gold tweeted: "We are all saddened to learn that Trevor Peacock, who played Jim Trott so brilliantly in The Vicar of Dibley has passed away at the age of 89. Our thoughts are with his family and friends."
