Last surviving member of Dad’s Army main cast Ian Lavender dies aged 77

Dad’s Army and EastEnders star Ian Lavender has died at the age of 77.

It was announced by Dad’s Army’s social media account this lunchtime.

A post read: “We are deeply saddened to hear the passing of the wonderful, Ian Lavender.

“In what truly marks the end of an era, Ian was the last surviving member of the Dad’s Army main cast.”

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