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Actor Trevor Peacock: Vicar of Dibley star dies aged 89

He played Jim Trott in the popular sitcom

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Actor Trevor Peacock has reportedly died at the age of 89.

The Vicar of Dibley star’s agent confirmed the news, according to Press Association.

Trevor’s agent confirmed the news on Tuesday (Credit: Photo by Geoff Moore/Shutterstock (683251b)

Trevor was best known for his role as Jim Trott in the popular sitcom, which also starred Dawn French and James Fleet.

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Trevor was born in London in 1931.

His other screen roles included Fred Claus (2007) and Neverwhere (1996).

Trevor in 2004 (Credit: Photo by Ken McKay/Shutterstock (443893f)

He leaves behind wife Tilly Tremayne.

Trevor joined the cast of Vicar of Dibley in 1994 for the first episode, playing Parish Council member Jim Trott.

The character was known for stuttering “No, no, no, no”, his hilariously dim wit and for making sexual references.

He didn’t appear in the recent lockdown episodes, which saw Dawn French reprise her role as vicar Geraldine.

Trevor’s final appearance as Jim was in the Comic Relief special in 2015.

Trevor also made numerous theatre appearances during his long career, including at Manchester’s Royal Exchange.

Jim Trott
Jim Trott (Credit: BritBox / YouTube)

Trevor’s writing and other roles

Aside from acting, he has also written a number of shows, such as Leaping Ginger and Andy Capp.

According to IMDB, his first ever screen job was an uncredited role in the 1961 comedy What a Whopper.

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Apart from Vicar of Dibley, he was also in the TV shows Hotel Babylon, The Old Guys and The Royal.

He also appeared in EastEnders, playing Sid in the BBC soap in 2005.

Trevor likewise played several roles in The Bill between 1988 and 1993.

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Nancy Brown
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