Arabic version: وفاة مقدم التلفزيون بيل أودي عن 85 عاماً

According to BBC News, TV presenter and comedian Bill Oddie has died at the age of 85, his agent has said.

In a statement, David Foster said: “It is with deep sadness that I announce the passing of Bill Oddie, the country’s best-loved birder.”

Foster described Oddie as a “multi-talented celebrity” whose work included wildlife presenting, broadcasting, comedy, writing, songwriting, music and conservation.

“Yet it was never fame that he valued,” Foster said. “Instead he encouraged us to respect and protect the environment. He taught us the wonder of it. He protested, lobbied and campaigned for it.”

The BBC said the breaking news story was being updated and that further details would be published shortly.