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The actor and singer passed away peacefully, his family has said
Are You Being Served? star Mike Berry has died at the age of 82, with his family confirming he passed away peacefully with them by his side.
News of his death was announced this morning by his manager and friend Peter Stockton.
Tributes have been pouring in for the performer whose career spanned more than six decades, with the star being most known for his role in the iconic British comedy series as well as his successful music career.
Stockton shared the news in an emotional Facebook post this morning and penned: "It is with the deepest regret that I have to inform everyone that the legendary Mike Berry died peacefully this morning, his family members by his bedside."
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He described Berry as "an amazing, highly talented performer" in his tribute.
He added: "A tragic loss to our world of music, and I hope that he is now having a laugh with many of his old pals up in Heaven."
Berry's career in entertainment spanned an impressive 64 years, beginning with his first hit single Tribute to Buddy Holly in 1961.
The haunting track established him as a notable figure in the British music scene.
Farewell, Mike Berry who has died, aged 82. pic.twitter.com/oNCurOaqwL
— BoomRadioUK (@BoomRadioUK) April 11, 2025
He later gained further recognition through his acting work, particularly in the beloved comedy series Are You Being Served?.
Stockton highlighted these achievements in his tribute, noting Berry was "a gifted actor, highlighted by his performances in the iconic comedy Are You Being Served."
The performer remained active until the very end of his life, with his final show taking place just weeks before his death.
His last performance was at The Half Moon on February 23, which his manager noted was "a sell out".
Stockton described the show as "testimony to his superb talent".
Berry's ability to draw a full house in his final appearance demonstrated the enduring appeal of an artist whose contributions to both music and television spanned more than six decades.
In the classic BBC sitcom Are You Being Served, Berry took on the role of Mr Spooner in 21 episodes.
According to IMDb, he made his debut in the show in the season eight premiere before departing at the end of the 10th run.
Mike Berry
Mike Berry performed during the 2016 series of The Voice BBC
His CV also boasts roles in a number of other on-screen projects away from the much-loved comedy.
He also enjoyed stints in ITV cop drama The Bill, Worzel Gummidge and Whodunnit?.
His last on-screen acting credit came in 2019 in the short film, Scatterbrook Days.
However, he did also make a brief return to screen in 2016 during the blind auditions of the singing competition, The Voice.
Performing for will.i.am, Paloma Faith, Boy George and Ricky Wilson, Berry belted out a rendition of True Love Ways for the judges.
Berry's performance was so good that Boy George noted within moments that Berry was a "professional".
Actor
Jeremy Austin, Mike Berry, and Betty Woodhouse in
Scatterbrook Days (2019)
Scatterbrook Days
8.2
Short
Mr. Peters
2019
Julie and the Cadillacs (1999)
Julie and the Cadillacs
5.4
Mac MacDonald
1999
The Parkies
TV Series
Mike the Milkman
1996–1997
The Bill (1984)
The Bill
6.7
TV Series
Petrol Station Manager
1995
1 episode
Dramarama (1983)
Dramarama
6.6
TV Series
Dad
1989
1 episode
Spin Off
TV Series
Hank Mabey
1989
1 episode
Trevor Bannister, Arthur Brough, John Inman, Wendy Richard,
Mollie Sugden, and Frank Thornton in Are You Being Served? (1972)
Are You Being Served?
8.0
TV Series
Mr. Spooner
1981–1985
21 episodes
Knees-Up
TV Series
1983
1 episode
Saturday Stayback (1983)
Saturday Stayback
4.6
TV Series
1983
1 episode
70 Golden Nursery Rhymes (1982)
70 Golden Nursery Rhymes
Video
1982
Jon Pertwee in Worzel Gummidge (1979)
Worzel Gummidge
7.3
TV Series
Mr. Peters
1979–1981
23 episodes
The Olympian Way
TV Series
Phil Hewlett
1981
1 episode
Liza Goddard, Nerys Hughes, Joanna Lumley, Bill Maynard,
Patrick Mower, Jon Pertwee, Magnus Pyke, Victor Spinetti, and Mollie Sugden in
Whodunnit? (1972)
Whodunnit?
7.9
TV Series
Fashion Show Attendee (uncredited)
1973
1 episode
Alcock and Gander (1972)
Alcock and Gander
7.2
TV Series
Patrol P.C.
1972
1 episode
Ronald Reagan, Steve Forrest, Darryl Hickman, Robert Horton,
and Dewey Martin in Prisoner of War (1954)
Prisoner of War
5.0
Laverne Corlane (uncredited)
1954
Additional Crew
Early Frost (1982)
Early Frost
5.2
title designer
1982
The Dark Room (1982)
The Dark Room
5.5
title designer
1982
Soundtrack
Life is All You Get (1997)
Life is All You Get
7.2
performer: "Tribute to Buddy Holly"
1997
Love Potion (1987)
Love Potion
5.8
performer: "In the Year 2525", "Rave On"
1987
Trevor Bannister, Arthur Brough, John Inman, Wendy Richard,
Mollie Sugden, and Frank Thornton in Are You Being Served? (1972)
Are You Being Served?
8.0
TV Series
performer: "Chanson d'Amour" (uncredited)
1985
1 episode
Top of the Pops (1964)
Top of the Pops
6.9
TV Series
performer: "The Sunshine of Your Smile"
writer: "Southern Comfort"
1977–1980
3 episodes
Get It Together (1977)
Get It Together
4.8
TV Series
writer: "Southern Comfort"
1977
1 episode
Self
When 70s TV Goes Horribly Wrong
5.0
TV Special
Self
2023
We Love Are You Being Served?
6.2
TV Movie
Self
2020
Britain's Best Loved Sitcoms (2015)
Britain's Best Loved Sitcoms
5.0
TV Series
Self
Mr. Spooner
2015
1 episode
A Life in the Death of Joe Meek (2013)
A Life in the Death of Joe Meek
6.5
Self
2013
Return to Scatterbrook: Memories of Worzel (2013)
Return to Scatterbrook: Memories of Worzel
Self
2013
God Save the Queens (2012)
God Save the Queens
TV Series
Self
2012
1 episode
The Story of 'Are You Being Served?' (2010)
The Story of 'Are You Being Served?'
7.8
TV Movie
Self
Mr. Spooner
2010
Michael Aspel in This Is Your Life (1955)
This Is Your Life
6.5
TV Series
Self
1995
1 episode
Tom O'Connor
TV Series
Self
1986
6 episodes
Michael Aspel, Lionel Blair, and Una Stubbs in Give Us a
Clue (1979)
Give Us a Clue
7.0
TV Series
Self - Panellist
1982
1 episode
Pop Quiz (1981)
Pop Quiz
7.3
TV Series
Self
1981
1 episode
Top of the Pops (1964)
Top of the Pops
6.9
TV Series
Self
1980
2 episodes
Tommy Quickly in Thank Your Lucky Stars (1961)
Thank Your Lucky Stars
7.7
TV Series
Self
Themselves
1962–1965
9 episodes
Open House (1964)
Open House
TV Series
Self
1964
1 episode
Ready, Steady, Go! (1963)
Ready, Steady, Go!
8.0
TV Series
Self
1964
1 episode
Discs-a-gogo (1961)
Discs-a-gogo
8.2
TV Series
Self - Performer
1964
1 episode
Twist!
TV Series
Self - Guest
1962
1 episode
Archive Footage
The Best of 'Are You Being Served?' (1992)
The Best of 'Are You Being Served?'
8.4
TV Movie
Mr. Spooner (archive footage, uncredited)
1992
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