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11th Jun 2015

Actor Ron Moody Has Passed Away, Aged 91

He was best known for playing the role of Fagin in the film version of Oliver!

Rebecca McKnight

Ron Moody has passed away at the age of 91.

The actor, best known for playing the role of Fagin in the film version of Oliver!, reportedly died in hospital. As yet, no other details have been released.

He is survived by his wife Therese. She paid tribute to him, saying: “He brought joy to his family and to the hearts of many and will be greatly missed. He was singing until the end.”

To remind us all of his greatness, here he is singing You’ve Got to Pick a Pocket or Two

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VogHwP0C5VY
Video via YouTube.