Windsor Davies: A Mom Actor Not Very Hot Passes Away At The Age Of 88

The actor and star of It Does not Look Like Half Warm, Windsor Davies, is Dead.

88-year-old Davies, known for his role as sergeant major in the television series, died Thursday, his family said.

Born in Canning Town, London, he returned to the home village of his father, Nant-y-Moel, in Bridgend County when the Second World War broke out.

His daughter, Jane Davies, said that he and his mother, who died in September, had left a family "who will remember them with love, laughter and gratitude".

The couple, married for 62 years, had retired to France. They had five children.

Davies and co-starred Mom Don Estelle also enjoyed unprecedented success in 1975 when they recorded a version of Whispering Grbad in character, a hit that sold over one million dollars. ; copies.

Blackadder star Sir Tony Robinson paid tribute to Davies by quoting the words of Whispering Grbad and Downton Abbey.

Actor Paul Putner stated that he was a "gifted actor" and "one of the most generous and adorable guys you could wish to meet".

"Allo" Allo and Emmerdale star, Vicki Michelle, shared a photo of her with Davies and told him that he was one of his "favorite people" and that He was "a truly charming and generous man" endowed with "a huge presence and a huge heart".

Davies also played Oliver Smallbridge, alongside Donald Sinden, as two rival antique dealers in ITV's long sitcom, Never The Twain.

Although she was overshadowed by It's Half Hot Mum, she lasted more than 60 episodes.

In 1978, Davies also starred in the BBC's unique Grand Slam drama, which gained cult status and is still remembered many years later – a new life with a DVD.

Davies was also the voice of Sergeant Major Zero in the 1980s Terrahawks science fiction series. In addition to appearances on stage, he has appeared in more than 20 films, including two Carry Ons.

But most of all, he will be remembered for playing "Shut Up" Williams' drums sergeant major in "It's not half-hot", which lasted 56 episodes between 1974 and 1981.