London, Europe Brief News – Robin Parkinson, known for his role in ‘Allo ‘Allo! and Button Moon, has died aged 92.
The actor was a familiar face in the comedy world in the 1970s and 1980s, playing Monsieur Ernest Leclerc in the sitcom ‘Allo ‘Allo! from series seven.
The actor was also a familiar face for his appearances in comedies including Dad’s Army, The Young Ones, Rising Damp, Hi-de-Hi! and The Two Ronnies.
A statement from his family said: “Robin Parkinson, actor, known as the voice of Button Moon, has died peacefully at the age of 92 with his wife and daughters by his side.”
The statement released on Tuesday night said he died on 7 May “with his wife and daughters by his side”.
He further was the voice of the 1980s children’s favourite, in which characters made from kitchen utensils travelled to a Moon made from a button in a rocket made from a baked bean tin.
He also appeared on stage in the West End and around the UK, and in 1980s TV adverts for Tunes and Babycham.
His career spanned more than four decades in film, theatre and television including a number of TV series such as Girls About Town, The Many Wives Of Patrick, The Young Ones and Rising Damp.
