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BOBBY KNUTT'S JUMPER WENT UNDER THE HAMMER FOR A GOOD CAUSE YEARS AFTER THE THE ACTOR DIED IN 2017 13:41, 03 Jun 2025 A colourful jumper worn by late Benidorm star Bobby Knutt has sold
for nearly £500 at auction eight years after the actor's sudden death. The pullover, which featured in the hit ITV sitcom, fetched £487 as part of a special costume auction organised by
Benidorm creator Derren Litten. The sale saw several fan-favourite pieces from the show go under the hammer, with proceeds going towards medical treatment for a close friend of Litten’s.
Bobby Knutt starred as cheeky pensioner Eddie Dawson between series eight and ten of the popular comedy, which aired from 2007 to 2018. Benidorm became a cult favourite with British
audiences thanks to its outrageous humour and funny depictions of holiday chaos at the fictional Solana resort. Fans also snapped up other memorabilia from the show, including the Solana
hotel-branded staff tabard, which sold for £422. A darts shirt worn by Johnny Vegas as Geoff 'The Oracle' Maltby sparked a bidding frenzy, reaching over £1,000 before being
withdrawn. Darren explained: "Sadly it was withdrawn as someone was bidding and retracting bids 30 or 40 times a day which, although I don’t understand eBay, is a method of bumping
other bidders off the auction item. I will have to find another method of auctioning it. The vast majority sold to very happy buyers." The auction, which ran from May 25 to June 2, was
set up to raise funds for Litten’s friend Leonard, who is battling Facial Fibrous Dysplasia. This is a rare and serious condition that can lead to blindness and severe disfigurement if left
untreated. Article continues below Fans and castmates were shocked when they received the news that Bobby Knutt had died suddenly from heart failure in 2017 at the age of 71 while on holiday
in France. At the time, Benidorm creator Derren Litten tweeted: "Very sad Benidorm news guys. The wonderful Bobby Knutt has passed away suddenly aged 71. Sending our Beni love to his
family." Co-star Tony Maudsley, who played Kenneth in the series, added: "Take a bow Grandad Dawson. Your Benidorm family will miss you. RIP Bobby Knutt x." Knutt’s had a long
and successful career, as he found fame early in life on The Comedians and went on to bag roles in Emmerdale, Coronation Street, and Last of the Summer Wine. In Emmerdale he played Albert
Dingle for a decade, and later appeared in Corrie as garage boss Ron Sykes. Off-screen he was also known for stage work, a stint doing comedy shows on cruise ships, and his role as the voice
of Gaffer in the Tetley Tea adverts. After his death, it was revealed that Knutt left much of his £350,000 estate to friends and his sister, while his four children received little or no
inheritance. He asked to be buried with his third wife Donna Hartley-Wass, a former Olympian and champion bodybuilder who passed away in 2013. Article continues below _LIKE THIS STORY? FOR
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