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A great advocate, says Lloyd

 

Member for Robertson Mr Jim Lloyd has described Spike Milligan as "a great advocate of the Central Coast and its environment, helping put Woy Woy on the world map by making frequent reference to it as his mother's home".

"He was instrumental in protesting against the development of Riley's Island and was keen to protect the natural beauty of the Coast," Mr Lloyd said.

"Spike received an honorary knighthood, when he was awarded a British Comedy Award for Lifetime Achievement in 2001.

"Spike met with Prince Charles in March last year at St James Palace to receive the honorary knighthood.

"He was knighted in the 2000-2001 New Year Honours List but his foreign citizenship technically forbade him from using the title," Mr Lloyd said

Spike Milligan, along with Peter Sellers, Harry Secombe and Michael Bentine created the famous radio program "The Goon Show" in the 1950s.

The Goon Show ran from 1950 to 1962, and has been regularly repeated on ABC radio since.

"Spike Milligan will be sadly missed by many Central Coast residents and our thoughts are with his family," Mr Lloyd concluded.

Press release, February 28