Comedy creator David Croft dies

27 September 2011 Last updated at 09:12 ET

David Croft was born into a showbusiness family

David Croft, co-writer and producer of classic comedies including ‘Allo ‘Allo and Hi-de-Hi has died at the age of 89, his family has announced.

He died peacefully in his sleep at his home in Portugal. His family called him a “truly great man” in a statement.

Croft’s military sitcoms It Ain’t Half Hot Mum and Dad’s Army, written with Jimmy Perry, were hits in the 1970s.

He is also credited with Are Being Served and its 1990s spin-off Grace and Favour.

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