OHMYGOSSIP — Tim Brooke-Taylor reportedly left his wife £2,000 from his estate.
The late ‘Goodies’ star – who died from COVID-19 aged 79 in April last year – left a gross estate of £19,023 to his wife Christine Brooke-Taylor, but it’s said a much smaller figure remained once outstanding affairs had been taken into account.
According to the Daily Mail newspaper, Christine received just £2,000.
But a spokesman for Tim’s widow added: “This is a private matter. She has not been left destitute and has no further comment to make.”
The comedian passed away over a year ago, with his agent confirming the sad news at the time.
In a statement, his agent said: “It is with great sadness that we announce Tim’s death early today from Covid-19.
“Joining ‘Footlights’ in 1960 took him to providing a huge variety of splendid entertainment – television, radio, theatre, film, books, DVDs, CDs, quizzes, etc. – all of which he undertook with energy and a great sense of fun.
“We will remember him for so much but must just mention ‘The Goodies’ and ‘I’m Sorry I Haven’t A Clue’.
“He had, of course, many fans whom he always treated cheerfully even after long and exhausting rehearsals and recordings. He was an exceptional client and a pleasure to represent.
“We’re grateful that we have so much of his work to view, read and listen to. In all the time with us and in all his showbiz work, he has been supported by Christine, his wife.”
Tim’s colleagues – Bill Oddie and Graeme Garden – both paid tribute to their late friend.
Bill wrote on Twitter: “Fifty years and he only got cross with me once … well maybe twice … no quite a lot actually!
“No one could wear silly costumes or do dangerous stunts like Tim. I know it hurt cos he used to cry a lot. Sorry Timbo. A true visual comic and a great friend x (sic)”
Graeme said in a statement: “Tim and I met at Cambridge University in the early 1960s and have enjoyed worked together almost constantly from that time onwards, on radio, stage, and TV. He was a funny, sociable, generous man who was a delight to work with. Audiences found him not only hilarious but also adorable. His loss at this dreadful time is particularly hard to bear, and my thoughts are with Christine, Ben, Edward and their families.”
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