Gary Waldhorn, one of the stars of The Vicar of Dibley, has died. He was 78.

Waldhorn starred in the acclaimed sitcom alongside Dawn French as parish councillor David Horton.

The Gold Channel tweeted: "We are saddened by the news that Gary Waldhorn who played David Horton so brilliantly in The Vicar of Dibley has passed away. Our thoughts are with his family and friends."