THERE has been an outpouring of grief after Andrew Sachs, the actor best known for playing Manuel, the bemused Spanish waiter in the BBC comedy series Fawlty Towers, died at age 86.
Sachs, had been suffering dementia for several years and passed away in a care home last week.
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Sachs was a household name in homes around the world in 1970s sitcom. Worried that he could not do a Spanish accent, Sachs initially wanted to play the role as a German.
His death prompted tributes from his fellow actor, John Cleese and the acting fraternity.
Just heard about Andy Sachs. Very sad….
I knew he was having problems with his memory as his wife Melody told me a couple of years ago…— John Cleese (@JohnCleese) December 1, 2016
RIP Andrew Sachs. You came here as a refugee with nothing but your talent and your spirit, and you enriched our lives. Thank you so much.
— Eddie Marsan (@eddiemarsan) December 2, 2016
R.I.P. Andrew Sachs. Only 12 episodes of #FawltyTowers were ever made, yet he gave us a lifetime of laughs as #Manuel. pic.twitter.com/XqqXFduJbC
— Sarah Lewis (@MyEighties) December 1, 2016
RIP Andrew Sachs pic.twitter.com/dOshYGRuhu
— David (@davidclewis) December 1, 2016
#AndrewSachs made me cry with laughter in my favourite sitcom.That legacy won't die but today a little cry that he and his era have gone.
— Miranda Hart (@mermhart) December 2, 2016
I had the pleasure of working with #AndrewSachs in 'Attachments'. A beautiful soul who never tired of all my 'Fawlty Towers' questions.
— David Walliams HQ (@davidwalliams) December 2, 2016
