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Bill Oddie, the beloved British comedian and nature icon, has died at 85, leaving behind a legacy of laughter and conservation. Best known for anarchic sketches with The Goodies and heartfelt nature shows like Springwatch, Oddie’s life was marked by personal struggles — including severe depression, bipolar disorder, and dangerous lithium poisoning — that shaped his journey. Raised amid family hardship, his passion for birds began in youth and became his life’s work. Though he left Springwatch in 2008 due to his mental health, his impact endures: he turned birdwatching into a national obsession, blended humor with heart, and proved that joy and advocacy can coexist.

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