Beloved All Creatures Great and Small star dies aged 77 as heartbroken tributes pour in (Image: Channel 5)
star Steve Hodson has died at the age of 77 after a long battle with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
The actor also starred as horseman Steve Ross in the beloved ’70s kids show Follyfoot. His death was announced in a post on Follyfoot Facebook group, which read: “We hve had a very sad update from Steve Hodson’s daughter, Hessica.
“Steve passed away last night (February 27) after a long battle with COPD. That’s one brighter star you’ll see in the heavens from now on. Much love to all his family at this awful time. So sad.”
The actor was born in the heart of Bradford, in West Yorkshire, on November 5, 1947. His acting career after he won a place a the Central School of Speech and Drama in London while working as a civil servant.
He first started performing on stage before he stepped into television, with the actor notably appearing in The Grievance and The Rivals of Sherlock Holmes. Hodson first interviewed for the role of Steve in Follyfoot back in 1971 but was initially unsuccessful.
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