Burt Kwouk, Star Of The 'Pink Panther' Movies, Dies Aged 85
The British-born Chinese actor enjoyed a lengthy film and TV career, but his most famous role was as Peter Sellers' assistant Cato in the 'Pink Panther' movies.
British-born actor Burt Kwouk, famous for his role as manservant Cato opposite Peter Sellers’ portrayal as Inspector Clouseau in The Pink Panther movies, has died at the age of 85.
A statement from his agent given to the BBC on Tuesday revealed the news. “Beloved actor Burt Kwouk has sadly passed peacefully away May 24th,” it read. “The family will be having a private funeral but there will be a memorial at a later date.”
Soon after the news broke, tributes started arriving from the world of film and television, with the likes of Al Murray, Kathy Burke and filmmaker Duncan Jones remembering him fondly.
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