’So Awkward’ star Archie Lyndhurst dies at 19
“So Awkward” star Archie Lyndhurst, the son of English actor Nicholas Lyndhurst, has died at the age of 19.
The Children’s British Broadcasting Corporation, the network behind Lyndhurst’s comedy series, confirmed his tragic passing in a tweet early Thursday morning.
“We’re so sorry to have to tell you that Archie Lyndhurst, who so brilliantly played Ollie in So Awkward on CBBC, has very sadly died after a short illness,” the statement reads.
"Archie will be hugely missed by all who worked with him, and by all the fans who laughed along with Ollie in the show.”
According to BBC, Lyndhurst died after a battle with a short illness. In a statement to news outlet, his father ― well-known for appearing in the sitcom “Only Fools and Horses” — said he and his wife were “utterly grief stricken and respectfully request privacy."
In addition to his work on CBBC’s “So Awkward,” Archie lent his voice to the video game “Final Fantasy XIV: Heavensward” as well as playing a younger version of Jack Whitehall’s character in the BBC comedy “Bad Education.”
Whitehall in an Instagram tribute posted on Friday remembered his late co-star as “passionate, generous and pitch perfect.”
“He was loved by everyone on set. I have no doubt he would have had a long and illustrious career and would have continued lighting up the lives of all those who encountered him," the actor said.
“The world has been robbed of a truly special soul.”
Lyndhurst’s “So Awkward” castmates also took to social media to remember and honor their friend.
“My heart is completely broken knowing I that I can never see you again, never speak to you again and never hug you again,” Cleo Demetriou wrote, alongside photos.
“Thank you so much for being you, an absolute light in this sometimes very dark world.”
