Actor Dennis Waterman attended George Coles’ funeral and paid a tearful tribute to his Minder co-star, especially where the coffin arrived to the show’s famous theme tune.
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Cole, who died on 5 August, 2015, aged 90, is best remembered for his portrayal of small-time wheeler dealer and crook Arthur Daley in the TV series, alongside his likeable bodyguard Terry McCann, played by Waterman.
Delivering the eulogy at the service, Waterman, 67, said: “People are always asking me for anecdotes.
“Working with George was an anecdote. It was non-stop. We laughed all day long, every day. I can’t understand or bear to think how the family feel because I know how we feel.
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“It’s a wonderful day, I suppose, but a horrible one. Personally I would rather be doing Hamlet with no rehearsals than this.”
Speaking after the service, Waterman said: “He was just the most popular person in showbiz and the nicest and the best. He was happiest when he was at home, when he was getting a few winners, and with his family and in his garden.”
Cole died in hospital with his family at his side after a short illness.
Was Dennis Waterman Friends With George Cole?
Dennis Waterman and George Cole were friends for many years.
Following the funeral service, Waterman and his wife, Pam Flint, posed for a photograph with Morrell and Cole’s children Toby and Tara.
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