Dad's Army star Frank Williams dies aged 90

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BREAKING: Frank Williams, best known for starring in Dad’s Army, has died at the age of 90.

Frank Williams, best known for starring in Dad’s Army, has died at the age of 90.It read: ‘So sorry to say that our beloved friend, colleague and actor, Frank Williams, passed away this morning.

Williams starred as Reverend Timothy Farthing in the BBC comedy, joining the cast in 1969 and appearing on and off until the very last episode in 1977. As well as his role as Timothy in Dad’s Army, which saw his character embroiled in all sorts of misadventures, Williams appeared in shows like You Rang, M’Lord?, Hi-de-Hi! and What’s Up Nurse.Williams reprised his role in the Dad’s Army film

However, most notably in 2016, he became the only member of the original cast to reprise his role for the Dad’s Army film. His co-star Ian Lavender also appeared, but in a different role.Tributes have poured in for the late star

 

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