Freddy Marks has died aged 71. The TV presenter, famed for singing on children's TV show Rainbow alongside Jane Tucker and Rod Burton, passed away yesterday.
The cause of the TV favourite's death is not known. The sad news was announced on a Rainbow Facebook fan group. The message read: "It is with a heavy heart that we sad to say that "Freddy Marks" from Rod, Jane and Freddy has sadly passed away yesterday.
Freddy was a very talented and funny guy who always bought a smile to everybody's face. "Our thoughts go out to his wife Jane Tucker, Rod Burton and all thier friends and family at this difficult time.
Freddy will be greatly missed." Thames TV production company also paid tribute to the TV icon on Instagram with a heartfelt post.