LONDON, April 15 (UPI) -- British television star Trevor Bannister died of a heart attack at his home in Surrey, his family said. He was 76.
Bannister, who studied at the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Arts, was best known for his work on "Are You Being Served?" The sitcom ran from 1972 to 1985 and is still seen in reruns on PBS stations in the United States.
The actor's other small-screen credits include "The Avengers," "Dixon of Dock Green," "The Saint," "Z Cars" and "Last of the Summer Wine Most."
The BBC quoted his brother as saying he was repairing a shed when he fell ill. The brother's name was not reported.
Actor Frank Thornton told the British broadcaster he has "many, many happy memories" of his "Served" co-star.
"He was a very good friend over a long time," he said.
"We often met with him and his wife -- he was recently at my 90th birthday celebrations in January and that was the last time we saw him. We shall miss him sorely."
Bannister is survived by his second wife, Pam, and three sons, Simon, Timothy and Jeremy, the BBC said.
