Ray Brooks Has Died

Ray Brooks, best known as the narrator of the 1970s children’s show Mr. Benn, passed away recently. He was 86 years old.

In a statement to the BBC, Brooks’ sons Will and Tom confirmed that he died on Aug. 9, following a short illness. He had also been battling dementia during the final years of his life.

Will and Tom further stated that the late actor thought he was best known for Mr Benn, “with people continually asking him to say the catchphrase ‘as if by magic!'”

“Although only 14 episodes were made, they were repeated twice a year for 21 years,” Ray Brooks’ sons shared.

According to his IMDb, Brooks also narrated the animated series King Rollo and appeared in numerous 1980s primetime programs, including Big Deal and Running Wild. He then starred as Tom Hollingsworth in the 1990s sh