Tom Owen, a star in Last of the Summer Wine, passed away at age 73.

Tom Owen, a star in Last of the Summer Wine, passed away at age 73. The actor is well known for his ten year stint as Tom Simmonite in the venerable BBC sitcom starting in 2000. After his father, Bill Owen, played his on-screen father, Compo Simmonite, his appearance on the popular show followed a family legacy. Tom children James and William, as well as his ex wife Mary, survived him, according to a statement from his family released on Tuesday (November 8). Since then, mourners have posted on social media about the legendary actor. The actor is well known for his ten year stint as Tom Simmonite in the venerable BBC sitcom starting in 2000. He appeared on the popular show and continued a family tradition after his father, Bill Owen, portrayed his on screen father, Compo Simmonite. A statement from Tom family released on Tuesday (November 8) said He passed away peacefully and is survived by his two children, James and William, and ex wife, Mary. Fans have since taken to social media to mourn the acting legend