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JamesG · 06-05-2017, 05:26 PM

"Wallace and Gromit" Voice Actor Peter Sallis Dies at 96
by Jodi Gugliemi
June 5, 2017

Peter Sallis, the voice of Wallace in "Wallace and Gromit", has died. The actor died in his sleep on Friday, reports The Guardian. He was 96.

“It is with sadness that we announce that our client Peter Sallis died peacefully, with his family by his side, at Denville Hall on Friday 2 June,” Sallis agent’s said in a statement.

Sallis shot to stardom in the U.K. as Norman Clegg in the BBC1 comedy "Last of the Summer Wine". The show would go on to become Britain’s longest-running sitcom, airing from 1973-2010.

Sallis was the only actor to appear in all 295 episodes and he had the last word in the final episode.

The actor later gained worldwide recognition as the cheese-loving inventor Wallace in the Nick Park animated films.

Park released a lengthy statement honoring Sallis’ passing, which began, “I’m so sad, but feel so grateful and privileged to have known and worked with Peter over so many years. He was always my first and only choice for Wallace.”

http://ew.com/tv/2017/06/05/peter-sa...ce-actor-dead/

MA · 06-05-2017, 05:43 PM

No. What a real shame.

Edison · 06-05-2017, 07:07 PM

Many wonderful hours with those characters. Good show, Peter.

PhoenixAcres · 06-05-2017, 11:20 PM

Very sad but at least he lived a long full life. He was a great actor and he will be missed.

4starcashier · 06-19-2017, 01:14 PM

I just learned about this today and had to provide my input!

Back when I was a teenager, as some of you veterans may recall, I was obsessed with "Last of the Summer Wine", and was so ecstatic when I received a response from Peter Sallis (around 2001?)! I adored that show, and had the perfect level of humor that I enjoyed!

I didn't start watching the show on a regular basis until 2001, shortly after Bill Owen's passing. His son, Tom Owen, was just as funny, though, based on the Compo episodes I've seen!

I remember my mom special ordering from my local library the first episodes of LOTSW on VHS from 1973 back when I was still in high school! Good times, good times.

I do not know where that postcard went, but I do have a scan of it!

Rest in peace, old friend! You will be missed! Below is the postcard.

Thanks, all, for listening!

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06-05-2017, 05:26 PM	#1
JamesG Freakshow Moderator Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 01, 2008 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 57,136	Peter Sallis (Last of the Summer Wine) Dies at 96 *"Wallace and Gromit" Voice Actor Peter Sallis Dies at 96* by Jodi Gugliemi June 5, 2017 Peter Sallis, the voice of Wallace in "Wallace and Gromit", has died. The actor died in his sleep on Friday, reports The Guardian. He was 96. “It is with sadness that we announce that our client Peter Sallis died peacefully, with his family by his side, at Denville Hall on Friday 2 June,” Sallis agent’s said in a statement. Sallis shot to stardom in the U.K. as Norman Clegg in the BBC1 comedy "Last of the Summer Wine". The show would go on to become Britain’s longest-running sitcom, airing from 1973-2010. Sallis was the only actor to appear in all 295 episodes and he had the last word in the final episode. The actor later gained worldwide recognition as the cheese-loving inventor Wallace in the Nick Park animated films. Park released a lengthy statement honoring Sallis’ passing, which began, “I’m so sad, but feel so grateful and privileged to have known and worked with Peter over so many years. He was always my first and only choice for Wallace.” http://ew.com/tv/2017/06/05/peter-sa...ce-actor-dead/ Attached Images

06-05-2017, 05:43 PM	#2
MA Member Moderator Forum Idol Join Date: May 20, 2017 Location: New Hampshire Posts: 127,610	No. What a real shame.

06-05-2017, 07:07 PM	#3
Edison Member Senior Member Join Date: Oct 01, 2006 Posts: 2,430	Many wonderful hours with those characters. Good show, Peter.

06-05-2017, 11:20 PM	#4
PhoenixAcres Member Moderator Forum Veteran Join Date: Jul 26, 2016 Location: United States Posts: 6,824	Very sad but at least he lived a long full life. He was a great actor and he will be missed.

06-19-2017, 01:14 PM	#5
4starcashier Cingular rules! Occasional Poster Join Date: May 04, 2007 Location: Churdan, Iowa USA Posts: 56	I just learned about this today and had to provide my input! Back when I was a teenager, as some of you veterans may recall, I was obsessed with "Last of the Summer Wine", and was so ecstatic when I received a response from Peter Sallis (around 2001?)! I adored that show, and had the perfect level of humor that I enjoyed! I didn't start watching the show on a regular basis until 2001, shortly after Bill Owen's passing. His son, Tom Owen, was just as funny, though, based on the Compo episodes I've seen! I remember my mom special ordering from my local library the first episodes of LOTSW on VHS from 1973 back when I was still in high school! Good times, good times. I do not know where that postcard went, but I do have a scan of it! Rest in peace, old friend! You will be missed! Below is the postcard. Thanks, all, for listening! [IMG]http://nathanbu***ripod.com/sitebuildercontent/sitebuilderpictures/lastofthesummerwinefront.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://nathanbu***ripod.com/sitebuildercontent/sitebuilderpictures/lastofthesummerwineback.jpg[/IMG]