«Breaking News» Ken Berry, star of Mama's Family and F-Troop, passes away aged 85

Ken Berry, who is best known for his roles in the classic TV shows Mama's Family and F-Troop, died on Saturday in Burbank, California.

Berry's ex-wife Jackie Joseph-Lawrence announced the sad news on Facebook, writing: 'With very deep sorrow, I must inform friends of Ken Berry that he died a short time ago.' He was 85.

She paid tribute to her former husband, describing him as a 'much loved friend.'

Passed away: Ken Berry, who is best known for his roles in the classic TV shows Mama's Family and F-Troop, died on Saturday in Burbank, California, aged 85 (pictured 1983)

Sorrow: Berry's ex-wife Jackie Joseph-Lawrence announced the sad news on Facebook

Berry was considered to be one of the best physical comedians of a generation. 

He played Vinton Harper opposite Vicki Lawrence in Mama's Family, which ran for two seasons. 

But it was his role as Captain Parmenter in ABC's F Troop that he became most widely known and loved. The show only aired two seasons from 1965-1967.

Family favourite: He played Vinton Harper opposite Vicki Lawrence in Mama's Family, which ran for two seasons

His co-star Larry Storch reacted to the tragic news, saying, 'We hope you know how much you were loved. Goodnight Captain.' 

He also starred as Sam Jones in The Andy Griffith Show as well as spin-off Mayberry R.F.D.

The star also had memorable guest-starring roles on several TV series like Small Wonder, Fantasy Island, CHiPs, Little House on the Prairie and The Golden Girls. 

He was also well-known from television commercials for Kinney Shoes from the mid-1970s to the early 1980s, where he was seen singing and dancing to the 'Great American Shoe Store' jingle.

Still close: His ex-wife paid tribute to her former husband, describing him as a 'much loved friend'

On the big screen, he starred in Disney pics Herbie Rides Again and The Cat From Outer Space. 

The actor was born in Illinois November 3, 1933 and showed an interest in singing and dancing at a young age. 

When he was 15 years old, he toured with a tap dancing ensemble. 

After high school, he went on to join the army where he served under pre-Star Trek Sergeant Leonard Nimoy. 

He was married to Jackie Joseph from 1960-1976 and they remained friends. 

They adopted two children together: son John Kenneth in 1964 and daughter Jennifer Kate in 1965. John passed away in 2016 of brain cancer at the age of 51. 

His girlfriend for the past 26 years has been stage manager Susie Walsh, 52.  

The cause of his death was not revealed.  

 

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Main photo article Ken Berry, who is best known for his roles in the classic TV shows Mama’s Family and F-Troop, died on Saturday in Burbank, California.
Berry’s ex-wife Jackie Joseph-Lawrence announced the sad news on Facebook, writing: ‘With very deep sorrow, I must inform friends of Ken Berry ...

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