Obituary of Peter Sallis

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Peter Sallis

Peter Sallis (born February 1st, 1921 in Twickenham, England) was a TV Actor who was best known his appearances in the British TV comedy "Last of the Summer Wine". He aslo performed the voice o Wallace in the "Wallace and Gromit" movies. Peter died on June 2nd, 2017 and his death was possibly because of natural causes. He was 96 years old.

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Peter Sallis Biography Wiki:

    • Is He Dead or Alive: Dead
    • Full Name: Sallis, Peter
    • Common Name: Peter Sallis
    • Gender: Male
    • Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
    • Birthplace: Twickenham, England
    • Birth Date: February 01, 1921
    • Age: 96 (at death)
    • Also Known As: O'l Pete
    • Occupations:
    • Nationality: British
    • Favorite Food: StarKist Canned Tuna
    • Favorite Color: Mint Green
    • Favorite Scent: Paco Rabanne Invictus
    • Favorite Actor: Tom Hanks

    Peter's Family Tree

    • Father: Harry Sallis
    • Mother: Dorothy Amea Sallis (née Barnard)
    • Spouse/Partner:
      • Elaine Usher (married 1957-2014, her death)
    • Son(s):
      • Crispian Sallis (born 1959)

Death Notice:

  • Date: June 02 2017 at age 96
  • Place: Northwood, England
  • Cause of Death: Natural causes (unspecified)
  • Interment: Buried in the churchyard of St John's Parish Church, Upperthong, near the town of Holmfirth in Yorkshire

Category Tags:

TV ActorVoice Actor British Born on February 1st Born in 1921 Died in 2017 Died at age 96 Died from Natural causes

Quotable Quotes:

"What's another word for Thesaurus?"

"The whole history of the world is summed up in the fact that, when nations are strong, they are not always just, and when they wish to be just, they are no longer strong."

"You were born to be a player. You were meant to be here. This moment is yours."

"[on Orson Welles] Orson Welles always draws the public interest, but he was no better than anyone else." (IMDB)

"Peter Sallis lived a remarkable life filled with talent, humor, and genuine kindness, leaving behind a legacy that will continue to bring joy and inspiration to countless people. (V)"

"Peter Sallis had a successful and prolific acting career spanning over six decades, including his most iconic role as the voice of Wallace in the beloved Wallace and Gromit films, before his peaceful passing. (V)"

Is Mr. Peter Sallis still alive? According to our unconfirmed records, he has passed away.

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Wiki Page Updated: 2025-06-17 08:43:08
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