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A look back at Paul Shane's life and career
One of Yorkshire's most well-known actors and comedians, Paul Shane, has died after a short illness. He was 72.
Paul shot to fame in the 1980s in Hi de Hi - playing holiday camp host Ted Bovis, but had started his showbiz career in the 60s after leaving his job as a coal miner.
Paul Shane's 1995 appearance on The Whiteley Show
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Paul Shane in A Touch of Frost
Paul Shane in Emmerdale
Paul Shane played the character of Solomon Dingle in Emmerdale.
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Paul Shane in the first episiode of Hi-de-Hi!
Paul Shane played the part of Ted Bovis in the sitcom Hi-de-Hi!, which was set in a holiday camp and ran from 1980 to 1988.
Tweet tributes for Paul Shane
Sad to hear of Paul Shane's passing - really loved him in Hi-De-Hi #massivepartofmychildhood
From @realaled on Twitter:RIP Paul Shane I adored you in Hi-Di-Hi great comedy actor lost!!
From @Reallisariley on Twitter:Ricky Gervais tweets tribute to Paul Shane
RIP Paul Shane. Old school Britcom hero. This one's for you mate... http://t.co/x9KjzJy0m4
From @rickygervais on Twitter:Agent's tribute to Paul Shane
Paul Shane's agent of 15 years, Linda Kremer, said the actor died following a short illness and surrounded by friends and family in a hospice in his hometown of Rotherham.
– Linda Kremer, Paul Shane's agentPaul Shane was a consummate professional, a true gentleman, a good friend, and a joy to work with. He didn't suffer fools, always maintained his sense of humour, never stinted on the time he gave to his fans. He lightened my life and I'll miss him enormously.
