Henry Wilfrid Brambell (22 March, 1912 – 18 January, 1985) was an Irish television and film actor and comedian, best remembered for his role in the television series Steptoe and Son . He also performed alongside The Beatles in their debut film A Hard Day's Night
He died of cancer at his home in Westminster, London, aged 72 on 18 January, 1985. He was cremated on 25 January, 1985 at Streatham Park cemetery where his ashes were scattered