Wildlife presenter and comedy legend Bill Oddie has died at the age of 85

Bill Oddie has died at the age of 85, his agent has confirmed.

In a statement, David Forster hailed Oddie’s “intelligence and wit” and hailed him as “Britain’s best-loved birder”.

Mr Foster said: “Bill was a multi-talented celebrity – wildlife presenter, broadcaster, comedian, writer, songwriter, musician and conservationist. Yet it was never fame that he valued.

“Instead he encouraged us to respect and protect the environment.

“He taught us the wonder of it. He protested, lobbied and campaigned for it.”

Oddie was known as one of Britain’s most celebrated wildlife presenters, but initially found fame as one third of BBC comedy trio The Goodies, alongside the late Tim Brooke-Taylor and Graeme Garden.

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