Friday Night Dinner star Paul Ritter has died of a brain tumour at the age of 54, his agent has announced.
The actor, who played dad Martin in the beloved Channel 4 sitcom, passed away with his family at his side on Monday night.
News that he was unwell was not widely known until the announcement of his death.
A statement said: "It is with great sadness we can confirm that Paul Ritter passed away last night.
"He died peacefully at home with his wife Polly and sons Frank and Noah by his side. He was 54 and had been suffering from a brain tumour.
"Paul was an exceptionally talented actor playing an enormous variety of roles on stage and screen with extraordinary skill. He was fiercely intelligent, kind and very funny. We will miss him greatly."
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