Bill Oddie, the British comedian and television presenter best known for his work in the comedy trio The Goodies and as a BBC wildlife broadcaster, has died at the age of 85. His death occurred on July 26, 2026.
Oddie rose to prominence as a member of The Goodies alongside Tim Brooke-Taylor and Graeme Garden, one of Britain's most recognisable sketch comedy acts. He later built a second career in natural history broadcasting, co-hosting the BBC's Springwatch from 2005. In 2003, he was awarded an OBE for services to wildlife conservation.
Oddie had suffered lithium toxicity in 2020. Tributes have followed the announcement of his passing, with fans and colleagues marking the loss of the entertainer and conservationist.