The star, who was also known for his Shakespearean roles, had been battling a serious lung condition for a number of years.
Briers, who also starred in shows such as Ever Decreasing Circles and Monarch Of The Glen, recently said years of smoking had been to blame for his emphysema.
Briers died "peacefully" at his London home yesterday, his agent said today.
Earlier this month the he admitted his smoking habit involving about 500,000 cigarettes had left him dying.
Feb 18, 2013
TELEGRAPH - Richard Briers: The Good Life star dies aged 79, Feb 18, 2013
The star, who was also known for his Shakespearean roles, had been battling a serious lung condition for a number of years.
Briers, who also starred in shows such as Ever Decreasing Circles and Monarch Of The Glen, recently said years of smoking had been to blame for his emphysema.
Briers died "peacefully" at his London home yesterday, his agent said today.
Earlier this month the he admitted his smoking habit involving about 500,000 cigarettes had left him dying.
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