Andy Cunningham (13 May 1950 – 5 June 2017[1]) was an English actor, puppeteer, and writer. Cunningham was the mime artist/puppeteer for Ephant Mon in Star Wars: Episode VI Return of the Jedi.
Biography
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Cunningham studied at the University of Cambridge, where he read English. Cunningham was best known as the creator and writer of the BBC's children's television programmer, Bodger & Badger. Cunningham starred as Simon Bodger, alongside his puppet, Badger.[1]
Personal lifeEdit
Cunningham was in a long-term relationship with co-star Jane Bassett who played Mousey in Bodger & Badger. They later separated but remained good friends.[2]
DeathEdit
Cunningham died due to cancer on 5 June 2017 at Royal Sussex County Hospital with his former partner and his family around him.[2]
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Notes and referencesEdit
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Bodger and Badger creator Andy Cunningham dies aged 67. BBC News. Retrieved on June 7, 2017.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Andy Cunningham, creator and star of Bodger and Badger, dies aged 67. The Telegraph. Retrieved on June 7, 2017.
