David Nobbs
David Gordon Nobbs (13 March 1935 – 9 August 2015[1]) was an English comedy writer and humanist. He was best known for writing the 1970s series The Fall and Rise of Reginald Perrin, adapted from his own novels.
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| Born | David Gordon Nobbs 13 March 1935 Petts Wood, London, UK |
| Died | 9 August 2015 (aged 80) |
| Occupation | Author, novelist, scriptwriter |
| Language | English |
| Nationality | British |
| Citizenship | United Kingdom |
| Education | Marlborough College St. John's College, Cambridge |
| Genre | Comedy |
| Notable works | The Fall and Rise of Reginald Perrin A Bit of a Do |
Nobbs was married twice, firstly to Mary in 1968,[1] from whom he was divorced sometime after the success of 'Perrin' [1] and secondly to Susan in 1998.[1]
Nobbs died on 9 August 2015, aged 80. He was survived by his second wife and four step-children.[1]
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A pub in Harrogate, North Yorkshire dressed as Sunshine Desserts following Nobbs' death.
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References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 Hawtree, Christopher (10 August 2015). "David Nobbs obituary". theguardian.com. https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2015/aug/10/david-nobbs. Retrieved 11 August 2015.