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16/04/2009
Sir Clement Freud Dies Aged 84
Writer, broadcaster and former Liberal MP, Sir Clement Freud, has died at the age of 84.
The writer passed away at his home on London on Wednesday evening, his family announced.
Renowned for his lugubrious expression and mournful voice, he will be best known for his appearances on BBC Radio 4's 'Just a Minute' show. Comedian and writer Stephen Fry described him as "wonderful and charming". He was the grandson of famous psychoanalyst Sigmund Freud.
Sir Clement was an MP from 1973 to 1987, the year he received a knighthood.
His funeral is to be held next week.
(CD/BMcc)
The writer passed away at his home on London on Wednesday evening, his family announced.
Renowned for his lugubrious expression and mournful voice, he will be best known for his appearances on BBC Radio 4's 'Just a Minute' show. Comedian and writer Stephen Fry described him as "wonderful and charming". He was the grandson of famous psychoanalyst Sigmund Freud.
Sir Clement was an MP from 1973 to 1987, the year he received a knighthood.
His funeral is to be held next week.
(CD/BMcc)
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