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  Gordon Kaye dead: Actor famous for René in 'Allo 'Allo dies aged 75

  Gorden Kaye, the actor best known for his role in BBC sitcom 'Allo 'Allo!, has died aged 75. Kaye is best known for playing cafe owner René Artois in the popular 80s show which is set in a small-town café in German-occupied France during World War Two and follows the fictional escapades of resistance fighters. The iconic show, which is a parody of the BBC's wartime drama Secret Army, was created by David Croft and Jeremy Lloyd, but the remaining series were written by Lloyd and Paul Adam.

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  Allo, Allo actor Gorden Kaye dies in care home aged 75

  Actor Gorden Kaye, best known for his role in Allo, Allo, has died at the age of 75. The BAFTA-nominated British actor passed away while in a care home on Monday morning, his agent has confirmed. Kaye played café owner Rene Artois in the classic sitcom, focusing on resistance fighters in France during World War II.

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  Gorden Kaye Dead: 'Allo Allo' Actor Dies, Aged 75

  He was best known for playing René Artois.

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