Andrew Sachs, Fawlty Towers Manuel died aged 86
"Fawlty Towers star Andrew Sachs, who played hapless Spanish waiter Manuel in the BBC sitcom, has died aged 86, his family has confirmed. Sachs, who had been suffering from dementia for four years, died on 23 November and was buried on Thursday.
On his role of Manuel, the actor had told the BBC in 2014: "It was just a part I was playing and people seemed to laugh.""
It wasn't just a part but full on comedy history. He played Manuel superbly. I have the audio cds and I listen to them on a very regular basis, knowing them word for word really ☺
Instead of Still Open All Hours at 19:30 GMT, BBC One will show the Fawlty Towers episode Communication Problems, as a tribute to Andrew Sachs. This episode features Manuel's famous "I know nothing" line.
Looking back on the life of Andrew Sachs (video)
Andrew Sachs - Manuel died aged 86.
RIP Andrew Sachs you superb actor 💖
On his role of Manuel, the actor had told the BBC in 2014: "It was just a part I was playing and people seemed to laugh.""
It wasn't just a part but full on comedy history. He played Manuel superbly. I have the audio cds and I listen to them on a very regular basis, knowing them word for word really ☺
Instead of Still Open All Hours at 19:30 GMT, BBC One will show the Fawlty Towers episode Communication Problems, as a tribute to Andrew Sachs. This episode features Manuel's famous "I know nothing" line.
Looking back on the life of Andrew Sachs (video)
Andrew Sachs - Manuel died aged 86.
RIP Andrew Sachs you superb actor 💖