Reg Varney (On The Buses) Dies
17-11-2008, 10:34 AM
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Reg Varney (On The Buses) Dies
Didnt realise he was that old 
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On The Buses actor Reg Varney dies
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The actor died following a short illness in a nursing home in Budleigh Salterton, Devon, at the age of 92.
His daughter, Jeanne Marley, 59, said he died "peacefully".
Varney, who played main character Stan Butler in the 1970s sitcom, was born in London's East End but had lived in Devon for the past 20 years.
After leaving school he took various menial jobs before becoming an actor after showing a flair for performance in working men's clubs.
During the Second World War he joined the Royal Electrical Engineers but carried on being an entertainer in various music halls. He had a number of roles in different TV shows before achieving fame in his role in On The Buses, which began in 1969 and ran for seven series.
Afterwards Varney took on a number of film roles although it was On The Buses that he continued to be most recognised for. In later years he went abroad on tour with a cabaret show.
Mrs Marley said he had only recently been admitted to the nursing home after he had begun suffering from a chest infection.
She said: "He's always been very young for his age, when he was in On The Buses he was playing a 35-year-old, but he was actually 50."
Varney, who had lived alone since his wife Lilian died in 2002, is survived by his daughter, two grandchildren, and one great-grandchild. His funeral has yet to be arranged.
R.I.P
On The Buses actor Reg Varney dies
Yesterday, 05:31 pm
On The Buses actor Reg Varney has died, his daughter said. Skip related contentRelated photos / videos
On The Buses actor Reg Varney dies The actor died following a short illness in a nursing home in Budleigh Salterton, Devon, at the age of 92.
His daughter, Jeanne Marley, 59, said he died "peacefully".
Varney, who played main character Stan Butler in the 1970s sitcom, was born in London's East End but had lived in Devon for the past 20 years.
After leaving school he took various menial jobs before becoming an actor after showing a flair for performance in working men's clubs.
During the Second World War he joined the Royal Electrical Engineers but carried on being an entertainer in various music halls. He had a number of roles in different TV shows before achieving fame in his role in On The Buses, which began in 1969 and ran for seven series.
Afterwards Varney took on a number of film roles although it was On The Buses that he continued to be most recognised for. In later years he went abroad on tour with a cabaret show.
Mrs Marley said he had only recently been admitted to the nursing home after he had begun suffering from a chest infection.
She said: "He's always been very young for his age, when he was in On The Buses he was playing a 35-year-old, but he was actually 50."
Varney, who had lived alone since his wife Lilian died in 2002, is survived by his daughter, two grandchildren, and one great-grandchild. His funeral has yet to be arranged.
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17-11-2008, 02:53 PM
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There was a spell of the summer films they made on sky not long ago .............. But knowing good old sky telly it will be on soon 
They are blasting Only Fools And Horses to buggery and Keeping up Appearances at the mo so will be due summit else soon lol
They are blasting Only Fools And Horses to buggery and Keeping up Appearances at the mo so will be due summit else soon lol
17-11-2008, 03:02 PM
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I've found that life I needed.. It's HERE!!
I used to enjoy watching 'on the buses' i thought it was a right laugh,and in a strange way i think olive looks better with age,still RIP reg........
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