By Jane Nambi

Frank Thornton who acted in Are You Being Served? died at the age of 92 on Saturday, his agent confirmed.

Thornton’s agent, David Daly said he died on Saturday in his sleep.

Some of his television credits include Last of the Summer Wine, Hancock’s Half Hour and The Goodies among others. His film credits included Carry On Screaming!, Some Will, Some Won’t alongside Thora Hird, Wilfrid Brambell and Ronnie Corbett and We’re British.

Thornton is survived by Beryl, his wife of 67 years, daughter Jane and their three grandchildren.

Daly said: “I have been Frank’s agent since 1986 and he has been the most wonderful client as well as being a great friend. He will be sorely missed.”