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On Friday morning, April 11th, Mike Berry died at the age of 82. Peter Stockton, friend and manager of the musician and actor, wrote on Facebook: “With the deepest regret, I have to tell everyone that the legend Mike Berry died peacefully this morning – his family members were on his bed.” He continued: “A tragic loss for our music world. And I hope that he is now laughing in heaven with many of his old buddies.”
At the age of 82 the musician was still on stage
Mike Berry started his career in the sixties as a musician and sang hits like “Don’t you think it’s time” and “Tribute to Buddy Holly”. He even toured with the Beatles and the Rolling Stones. In addition to the music, he also worked as an actor and above all through the role of Mr. Spooner in the series “Are You Betg served?” known.
Despite his age, Berry remained active until the end. In February 2025 he appeared in a sold -out concert in the London Club The Half Moon.
“Always with a laugh and a smile”
Friends and colleagues paid tribute to him as a warm and talented artist, whose career extended over more than six decades. David Stark, a friend of the artist, wrote in a moving Facebook post: “I have known Mike for almost 50 years, since 1976, one of the nicest guys in the shop, always with a laugh and a smile.”
As the “Sun” reports, Berry’s passion for music shows itself at a young age. As a child, he was enthusiastic about skiffle and rock’n’-roll music and was probably founded by his own folk group, The Rebels. Later he is said to have been part of the band Kenny Lord and the Statesmen.