7th August 2015
Variety Mourns the Passing of Supporter George Cole
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George Edward Cole, OBE, an English actor whose career spanned more than 70 years and was well known for playing Arthur Daley in the long-running ITV drama show Minder passed away on 5th August 2015.
George was a supporter of Variety and our thoughts are very much with his family at this time.
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Lord Delfont with Former Chief Barker John Ratcliff presenting Dennis Waterman and George Cole with their Variety Club Showbusiness Awards in 1984.
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