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Jan 2, 2018 · Sallis had said privately, after Owen’s funeral in 1999, that he wanted to be buried alongside his old friend. Owen had picked the spot 20 years earlier during a break in filming, as the...
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Jan 3, 2018 · Sallis had said privately, after Owen’s funeral in 1999, that he wanted to be buried alongside his old friend. Owen had picked the spot 20 years earlier during a break in filming, as the two sat on a hill overlooking the church.
Jan 2, 2018 · After his death, Sallis said he wanted to be buried next to his old friend and after passing away in June last year, he was granted his wish. He lived for a further 18 years and...
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Jan 2, 2018 · His wishes were carried out and after the funeral Mr Sallis, also famous as the voice of Wallace in the Wallace and Gromit films, said he wanted to be buried next to his old mate. Related...
Jan 2, 2018 · It’s now been revealed he was buried next to Mr Owen at St John’s Church in Upperthong. After Bill died aged 85 in 1999, Peter said of him: “He pointed down the hill and said: ‘That’s leggywhere I want to be buried.’” Peter later requested he be buried next to his good friend.
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Jan 2, 2018 · Actors Peter Sallis and Bill Owen became best friends during the 26 years they spent filming the comedy show together before Compo star Bill passed away in 1999. Advertisement. Hide Ad.
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Jan 1, 2018 · LAST of the Summer Wine pals Compo and Clegg have been reunited after they were buried side-by-side in a graveyard overlooking the town made famous by the show. Actors Peter Sallis and Bill...
