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Yes Minister and Midsomer Murders star dies aged 94

YES Minister star John Nettleton has died aged 94, his representatives have confirmed.

The actor was best known for portraying Sir Arnold Robinson in the political satire sitcom and in its sequel, Yes, Prime Minister, in the 1980s.

A statement from his agent, Scott Marshall Partners, said: “It is with great sadness that we announce the death of our beloved client and much-loved stage and screen actor John Nettleton at the age of 94.

“He is survived by his wife Deirdre, three children and five grandchildren.”

Born in London on February 5, 1929, Nettleton’s television credits include another political role as a Conservative MP in the British sitcom The New Statesman.

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