Bill Oddie

Bill Oddie, 85, died on July 27, 2026. Bill Oddie was known publicly as an English wildlife presenter (''Springwatch'', ''Birding with Bill Oddie'') and comedian (The Goodies). William Edgar Oddie (7 July 1941 – 27 July 2026) was an English actor, artist, birder, comedian, conservationist, musician, songwriter, television presenter and writer. He was a member of comedy trio The Goodies. A birder since his childhood in Quinton, Birmingham, Oddie has established a reputation as a naturalist, conservationist, and television presenter on wildlife issues. Some of his books are illustrated with his own paintings and drawings. His wildlife programmes for the BBC include Springwatch and Autumnwatch, How to Watch Wildlife, Wild in Your Garden, Birding with Bill Oddie, Britain Goes Wild with Bill Oddie and Bill Oddie Goes Wild. Public biographical listings identify Oddie as an English wildlife presenter (''Springwatch'', ''Birding with Bill Oddie'') and comedian (The Goodies). This public record remains centered on Oddie's work as an English wildlife presenter (''Springwatch'', ''Birding with Bill Oddie'') and comedian (The Goodies) and the documented milestones of that career.