RIP Tom Owen

[maltrab]

Just seen that Bill's son Tom has died aged 73

 

[Graham]

Shocking news. He never even got to see his Dad's statute erected. Sad day.

 

[Wintertea]

Tom had been unwell for some time. He told me last month that he wasn't feeling great, but was 'struggling on'. Tom was a lovely and absolutely charming man. Very polite and likeable. As Graham says, a sad day.

 

[Roger]

Tom Owen: Last of the Summer Wine star dies at 73

He played the long lost son of Compo, portrayed by his real-life dad Bill Owen, in the comedy.

www.bbc.co.uk

 

[Looking back and smiling]

Very sad news,r.i.p

 

[Phebe12345]

RIP Tom, so sad

 

[Barrychuckle]

Absolutely devastating news, from what I can gather he was possibly going to participate in next years 50th celebrations.

 

[RickAns]

Sad news. RIP Tom. You will be missed.

 

[Louise Lawrence]

Very sad news but at least he's with his Dad now.

 

[Marianna]

Several newspapers with online editions covered Tom's death, some with more background about his life and career than others. At only 73, he was much too young!

 

[Eli’sComing]

How sad
But he must have had a full and fulfilling life
Thanks for letting us know

 

[captain clutterbuck]

How very sad not many of the cast survive it just shows mortality is just around the corner always difficult for him to find a role following in his Father's footsteps it must have been so daunting after a shaky start I think he grew into it as a double act with Smiler. A very sad loss.

 

[mashibinbin]

Gone far too soon but he ensured his father's legacy lasted right through to the end. RIP.

 

[codfanglers]

I am very sad to hear this. I always liked Tom.

 

[codfanglers]

How very sad not many of the cast survive it just shows mortality is just around the corner always difficult for him to find a role following in his Father's footsteps it must have been so daunting after a shaky start I think he grew into it as a double act with Smiler. A very sad loss.

I also enjoyed Tom's earlier years, as a shady character. I thought this side of Tom had some good moments with the gullible Barry.

 

[Wintertea]

I am one of those who not only feels that the quality of the series remained sky-high right up until the end, but also that Tom Simmonite was an excellent addition, expertly portrayed by Tom Owen.

 

[codfanglers]

I am one of those who not only feels that the quality of the series remained sky-high right up until the end, but also that Tom Simmonite was an excellent addition, expertly portrayed by Tom Owen.

I am with you on that. I always liked Tom. I never thought of him as Bill's direct replacement but as a very good addition to the enlarging cast in the later years.

 

[wstol]

Tragic news, didn't see that coming.

I particularly liked Tom's energy when he first appeared in the show, when he was a bit of a wide boy, always up to some kind of scam.

 

[Cloggy]

Really sad news about Tom, RIP.

We have lost so many wonderful talented actors from this brilliant show,
their likes will never be seen again in this 'Reality Show' garbage world we now live in,
thankfully, they are still with us on TV and DVD.

 

[codfanglers]

Tragic news, didn't see that coming.

I particularly liked Tom's energy when he first appeared in the show, when he was a bit of a wide boy, always up to some kind of scam.

There were a lot of great moments with him avoiding the debt collector.